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Yorkton in the deep freeze

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After a relatively warm winter, Yorkton received a reminder that Saskatchewan is prone to hitting temperatures well into the negatives. Temperatures of -35 degrees Celsius were recorded at the Yorkton Airport, and area furnaces had to

endure the test to keep people throughout the city warm. It was also a reminder to keep cars plugged in to ensure they could even start in the frigid temperatures.

COVID-19 outbreak hits local hospital By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer An active COVID-19 outbreak declared at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre has the Intensive Case Unit and two general medical wards affected. At present there are seven patients hospitalized in Yorkton because of COVID-19, one of those

in intensive care. To-date the outbreak has impacted 18 staff, reported Janna-Lea Yawney, interim Director for Acute Care Yorkton in a telephone press conference Friday. “They are from various health care disciplines,” she explained. Overall 34 cases “are included in relation to this outbreak,” continued

Yawney. “Any staff identified as a possible close contact, or a positive, have been off work,” added Yawney. In addition, other staff, a number Yawney said she did not have at her fingertips Friday, are off because they are selfisolating as a precautionary measure. How the outbreak

began remains unknown. “It’s very difficult to pinpoint how this outbreak started,” offered Yawney, adding officials “continue to work through” the process of “identifying the source and the spread.” As for vaccinating hospital front-line staff, that has not yet began in Yorkton, and the arrival of the first doses of the

vaccine are unknown, a situation made more uncertain by delays in the manufacture of the vaccines. “We are preparing all front-line workers ... doing the preparation ... for when the vaccine rolls out,” said Yawney, adding they want to be ready when the vaccine is available. As for services,

Yawney said the facility remains open and that people should feel safe attending YRHC for services as needed, including emergency, x-ray and lab services. At this point the YRHC is able to provide services, while ensuring the safety of both patients and staff, said Yawney.

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Lions adapt fundraising efforts in pandemic By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Community service clubs have had to adapt as the COVID-19 pandemic has cutoff traditional avenues to fundraising. In the case of Yorkton Lions Club their main fundraising events have been events reliant on people being able to gather, the annual LobsterFest, Wine Festival and Spring Expo. All three were cancelled in 2020,

and it’s unclear if they will be able to restart this year. The result is a tightening of the budgetary belt for the club. “We’ve had to make changes to our budget obviously,” said local Lion Denny Vachon. Vachon said the club still wants to help fund programs in the city, and have commitments made in terms of planned donations, but a year without a major fundraiser has hit hard. “We’re getting down to pennies in the coffer,” he said.

The Lions Club hopes a new fundraising effort, a major 50/50 draw will help offset the lost revenues from the three big events. Vachon said if the 50/50 initiative sells out by its late March draw date it could actually earn the club “much more than the three events (noted above).” He added with that in mind they are trying to emphasize the importance for members to help sell the 50/50 tickets.

“A lot of members hate selling tickets,” he said, adding they like the camaraderie that comes with getting together to work on fundraising projects such as Spring Expo and LobsterFest. “They like getting together and having some fun.” In fact, some members have pulled away from the club which has been meeting via Zoom rather than in person for several months now. “They don’t get to sit

down and have a meal with everybody ... Some of them have taken a step back,” said Vachon, adding the worry is post pandemic. “They may not return.” So while the 50/50 draw has the potential to be a very successful fundraiser, Vachon said he anticipates the club will always do events as well because it brings the club together. But, for now they have to

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Global Institute for Food Security launches Canada’s first integrated Omics and Precision Agriculture Laboratory at USask SASKATOON – Following a successful year of building, prototyping and delivering services to select customers and partners, the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has launched the Omics and Precision Agriculture Laboratory (OPAL). The state-of-the-art facility combines the digital data analysis of microbial, plant and animal genes and traits with the latest precision agriculture technologies (agtech). The goal is to speed up innovation towards new products and services that would enhance profitability and sustainability across the agriculture and food sectors. OPAL was founded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the National Research Council of Canada and USask, with strategic investment from Western Economic Diversification Canada. A first of its kind, it is the only facility in the country to provide analytical and computational services including genomics (the study of genetic materials), phenomics (the study of an organism’s traits) and bioinformatics (analyses of biological data). It combines these with the use of the latest imaging and agtech such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the remote aerial imaging of plants and infield environmental monitoring, to provide clients with a complete diagnostic profile of samples.

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GIFS Research Technicians, Rick Goertzen and Zhijian Chai, at work in the OPAL lab. “Thanks to the invaluable support of our partners, we have been able to set up a highly equipped facility that is a one-stop shop for the comprehensive analyses of microbe, plant and animal samples, and we are very pleased to have these advanced services available here to complement Saskatchewan’s thriving biotechnology ecosystem,” GIFS Chief Executive Officer Steven Webb said. “As a technology platform, OPAL will use advanced tools and digital agtech to address

big issue challenges facing the agriculture and food sectors, aligning with GIFS’ mission to work with partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.” Examples of those challenges OPAL was created to help resolve are climate change and limited water and nutrient resources. Using OPAL’s precision agtech, farmers will be able to target plants with the precise amount of inputs – water, fertilizers and crop pro-

tection products – needed in their fields. This precision in agriculture means a more efficient use of resources, leading to accelerated breeding (crops, animals), reduced impact on the environment, increased quality crop yield, less waste and enhanced efficiency for breeders, agronomists, producers and other clients. The facility will also serve as a vehicle to deploy cuttingedge technology developed through the Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre, a digital agricultural research

centre funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund and managed by GIFS on behalf of the university. The versatility of OPAL’s laboratory equipment means it can analyze virtually all genetic material on large scales. This was the case during the one-year pilot when GIFS loaned its equipment to support the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s diagnostic testing for COVID-19. “Agtech has the infrastructure and capacity to support the health sector through its adaptable equipment that can be used for very large-scale and automated applications including genetic testing and sequencing, virus detection, protein analysis, and gene expression,” said Webb. “We were pleased to be able to support the Health Authority’s efforts by making our equipment available for the important testing needed at the time.” Its ability to offer start-tofinish solutions differentiates OPAL from other laboratories that focus solely on data acquisition or analysis. The facility will provide clients with solutions tailored to their data and analysis needs including: experiment design and workflow, genomic and/or phenomic technical support, and data acquisition and analysis, as well as consulting on technical details and costings for project planning. Visit the OPAL website to learn more about its services: opal.gifs.ca

LIONS Continued from Page A1 sell 50/50 tickets to refill the coffers. Tickets are $20 each, or three tickets for $50, 10 for $100 or 25 for $200. So far the response has been encouraging, offered Vachon, noting a number of businesses that sponsored the previous fundraising events have purchased the $200 package.

“They’re handing out the tickets to employees,” he said, adding it’s a great way to say thanks to staff. The club did a promotion for sales at Christmas noting the tickets would be great stocking stuffers. Similar promotions will include a Valentine’s Day effort and a spring promotion prior to the March 20 draw.

If the draw sells out the winner will take home roughly $200,000 with the club earning the same amount. “That would keep us going four, or five years,” said Vachon. Tickets are available online, via Facebook and from local Lions members.

tance patients from the outbreak because of their greater susceptibility. Even the ICU,which has

additional safety protocols in place, said Yawney. “We’re still able to maintain services,” said

HOSPITAL Continued from Page A1 In some cases, such as the chemotherapy program at YRHC, while

being maintained, are being moved within the facility starting Monday, Jan. 25, to further dis-

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Yawney, adding keeping the ICU operational has been important as it “is the only ICU in the area.”

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YBID reflects on a challenging year By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) wants people to get downtown and go through the district, and while this past year was a challenging one for most businesses in the city, they were working hard to keep the city as an appealing place to be. Donna Brothwell, executive director of YBID, said that like most businesses, they also had to adapt and take different approaches to be successful over the past year. One of the big examples of that philosophy was the Santa Claus Day reverse parade, which had stationary floats which cars moved through. It was a big success, she said, and kept the Christmas tradition moving in the city. “It’s about finding ways to do things through COVID.” The Clean Sweep program has also been expanded into the winter, with snow shoveling on sidewalks to keep the downtown walkable and

The Santa Claus Parade was one of YBID’s events that had to get a new look in 2020, with COVID restrictions turning it into a “reverse parade” with stationary floats. Harvest Employment Program handling the work to get the pots planted through the district. She said that it’s a great deal of work throughout the year to keep the flower pots attractive and a

Celebrate Success Awards received $1,200, Snowarama received $500, the Senior’s Mobility car received $1,000. The Save the Grandstand project also got $10,000. Another major contribution was the Business Improvement Incentive Program - or BIIP - which will receive $50,000 which will towards improvement programs, and Brothwell notes they have already received applications to improve

money is going to extremely good causes that keep our streets lit, and beautiful, and clean and walkable and shoppable.” Another project was interviewing candidates for council with the civic elections. Brothwell said they wanted to give them a chance to communicate their platform and plans openly with the public, especially with there being limited ways to get their message out this

any level of government, but at a civic level, we make as an individual make the most changes at this level and it’s going to impact us most in our business community and our home life.” It was a challenging year, and many businesses had to close through the beginning, and find ways to remain safe and follow the rules after, with masks, sanitization and limits on the number of customers. Brothwell

While there has been a crisis, it means there are more opportunities to get out of it. “If businesses are struggling with rent, I encourage them to look at the buildings downtown, either purchasing a building to help them out, because interest rates are the lowest they have been in a long time, or looking at the rents downtown.” There will be challenges in 2021, Brothwell admits, especially as there are more COVID-19 infections than ever at this point, but she’s hopeful that once vaccines in place it will be easier to do business. She said they will be continuing many of the programs, and are excited to get started on the beautification project at Highway 9 and Broadway. “Hopefully if COVID changes a little bit and restrictions are eased, we can see more Party in the Park type of things to get people downtown.” She said that the money that goes from the YBID levy goes to projects that improve the city, and that they are stronger together, even through a crisis, and the larger projects are going to be more help than the small amount of money that a business puts into it. “It is a fact that if you

Flowers getting ready to get placed throughout the business district. Flower planting is one of the regular programs that YBID handles each year, to keep the district looking good. accessible. While Brothwell said that most businesses are good at shoveling out in front of their door, she noted that empty storefronts need to be cleaned off too, in order to make the entire sidewalk available. “Everybody must realize when you have a packed street with snow and ice that you can’t get down, it’s hard to get out and go shopping downtown.” Flower pots were also a continuing program for YBID, with Young’s Plant World and the Prairie

feature of the city, making it more appealing to shop here. “We’re known as the flower pot people, and that’s okay, but we do so much more.” YBID was also busy funding different projects through the city. The Yorkton Brick Mill received $5,000. The Highway 9 and Broadway beautification project received $50,000 for three years, and is their next major project, starting in spring this year. The Yorkton Film Festival received $1,000, the

The Clean Sweep program expanded into the winter, with snow shoveling on downtown sidewalks becoming one of the features to keep streets clean in the winter. downtown facades. Brothwell said that the main goal is to keep investing in the city, and said that with all money that they raise through the year they immediately turn around and invest it in improving the community. “People can understand that their levy

year. She notes that council makes many decisions that affect business, so as a program that supports business they need to help voters stay informed. “It’s important, going forward, a civic election where we as a community and individuals can make the most difference... Voting is so important at

said that they support efforts to keep COVID at bay, while hoping that it doesn’t come down to closing businesses again. While there have been many challenges, Brothwell said there are also opportunities for businesses to move downtown and set up shop in a downtown building.

have good lighting, you have beauty, you have clean streets, you have banners up, you have things in the park, you have places to sit that draw those people into your community, that draw those people to those businesses. It’s a fact, you will get more businesses.”

One of the major projects which YBID supported this year was the Save the Grandstand project, which they donated $10,000. YBID executive director Donna Brothwell said that they supported the project because of the value it has for the city and the events it helps Yorkton host.

Perspective Moe must go beyond tough talk

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Politics Premier Scott Moe has been talking tough in the COVID-19. Some of this tough talk was necessary. But other times, it was little more than talk that won’t change much at all. Where Moe’s tough talk was most necessary and welcomed was his talk about getting tough with individuals and businesses defying the COVID-19 rules the rest of us are. Moe has also talked about how the virus spread might be slowing in Saskatchewan, but the kindest thing one might say about such talk is that it’s a way too early. Saskatchewan was doing well in the COVID19 fight in December until “a Christmas bump,” Moe said, adding that the numbers have started to level out. It is fair to say that the province is — at least as of the writing of this column — seeing somewhat steadier daily case counts of around 300 new cases a day. However, Moe and his Saskatchewan government gloss over the reality that those numbers still translate into the most new cases per capita and most active cases per capita. It’s also quite likely that January will see more COVID-19related deaths in Saskatchewan than any month. This follows a record number of Saskatchewan COVID-19 related deaths. Moe should instead give us straight-forward talk on the entire situation so people will be more accepting of any tough measures that could might be needed. But it’s also here where Moe’s tough talk of clamping down may be most appreciated. Speaking to reporters at a press conference broadcast provincewide, Moe spoke passionately about getting calls and petitions from frustrated hockey parents over their kids not being able to play as grownups flout the COVID-19 rules by partying it up in bars. Moe hit a strong note when he suggested that it is some adults who are acting like selfish and immature kids unwilling to take responsibility and that “harsher punishment” might be needed for such adults. Credit Moe for pulling no punches here. But let’s hope his Saskatchewan Party government is more than talk. Moe is dead right that a few businesses unwilling to follow the rules might be the very reason why other businesses and individuals would be stuck with even tighter restrictions. But it’s all rather meaningless if it’s not followed up by actions. As they say, talk is cheap and, right now, we aren’t exactly seeing this government put more money towards enforcement to ensure that people are following the rules. In fact, Moe didn’t even explain last week why his government won’t publicly name rulebreaking businesses in the same way it puts out news releases for small businesses that break occupational health and safety rules. Instead, the government seems to be relying on social media to do so. Nevertheless, someone in the Premier’s chair threatening to get tough is sometimes all that’s needed to get people to fall in line. Maybe this is what’s needed to crack down on local rule breakers. That said, it’s unlikely that tough works with those who are far removed from this jurisdiction. That would surely be the case of Moe’s tough talk — borrowed from Ontario Premier Doug Ford — about “sticking a firecracker up the ying yang of the chief executive officer of Pfizer to encourage him to get vaccines to this country and his province sooner. Maybe Moe’s frustration was sincere — even if it was just mimicking what Ford said. Clearly, Moe recognizes mass vaccination is key in this fight. It might even be what people really want to hear. But, really, what good does it do? Pfizer is an international company with $59 billion in annual revenues — four times that of Saskatchewan. Do Moe or Ford think the president of Pfizer is going to be intimidated into getting drugs here fast? Sometimes tough talk is needed. Sometimes, it’s just talk. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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e are all much to aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives. The worldwide pandemic has simply permeated everything we do. It has changed how we do our jobs, how we receive education, how we buy things in stores, how we enjoy our recreation -- if each of these things are even possible, COVID causing shutdowns across the board. It has taken getting used to. It has caused stress. It has left us all stressed. It has also meant there has been a need to adapt, and as a species we humans do that pretty well. Take, as a shining example, service clubs such as the local Kinsmen, Rotary and Lions. They have always been hard working organizations that raise funds by their good works, which they then pass on to help fund projects that are a benefit to the community. However, the pandemic has put a definite crinkle in traditional fundraising efforts. There was no summer fair to run a food booth to raise money. There was no live film festival to tie

a lobster cook-out to. There was no Rhythm ‘n Ribs to be part of. The loss of events has hit fundraising hard. But, for service clubs there is still a desire to help. In some cases there are long-term commitments to fund -- yearly payments due. And, of course in the face of COVID19 the need for support has certainly not been reduced. So, locally, service clubs have had to adapt with alternate fundraising efforts such as 50/50 draws held over a number of months instead of a single event. It is important, if you are able, to consider helping these clubs with their efforts, because the money earned will do good things in the community, for the Kinsmen Arena in the past, to supporting efforts from minor hockey, to minor football and the list could fill much of this page. The clubs are dealing with the restrictions of COVID as best they can, in an effort to continue their good work, and they should be commended and supported because of that.

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Sveinbjornson elected Chamber pres. The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce elected its 2021 Executive at a meeting of the Board Wednesday. Marty Sveinbjornson was acclaimed as President for 2021. Marty is in the first year of his second term as a Director. Mr. Sveinbjornson is looking forward to his term as President. “2021 will prove to be a challenging year as we continue to deal with the ramifications of the pandemic,” he said. “The Chamber will continue to advocate for our business community in order to keep

it strong and vibrant.” A planning session will be held soon in which the Chamber Directors will develop a list of goals it wants to accomplish for the year. “While the business community has faced and continues to face challenges due to the pandemic, many businesses have found the ability to adapt,” said Sveinbjornson. “The Chamber will be there to support our business community.” One of the first orders of business will be for the various standing committees to meet and review the

past year. The Directors will meet with City Council in early February and will set up meetings with other elected officials. Joining Sveinbjornson. on the Executive are Mike Stackhouse, Past President; CV Sastry, Vice President; & Chairs of the standing committees – Mark Hoddenbagh; Carol Yaholnitsky; CV Sastry; and Sunil Shah. The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is “the voice of business in Yorkton” and represents over 450 members.

When long-term care residents and staff are fully vaccinated, when will restrictions end

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Premier Scott Moe, left, and Dr. Saqib Shahab responded to a question about the lifting of restrictions as immunization progresses. getting vaccinated, we do have to comply with all public health measures, because not everyone is fully protected by the vaccine, and we’re understanding more about how the immunization affects not just clinical illness, which it does protect to a large extent, but also transmissibility. But as we get more data from Canada, from our own province, and from other countries, you know, we’ll be updating guidelines that but that likely won’t change. Then at least May, June, once we have the majority of the population, especially the most vulnerable fully immunized. Moe said it ties into hospitalizations, and it is still a couple months early for this discussion. “But the fact of the

December spotlight results: 369 impaired offences; lower numbers of other infractions For the December Traffic Safety Spotlight on impaired driving, first responders across Saskatchewan shared their holiday wishes that everyone would choose to drive sober and keep our roads safe. Not everyone heeded those wishes. Police reported 369 impaired driving offences, including 288 Criminal Code charges, for the month of December. Results throughout 2020 showed that impaired driving didn’t stop because of the pandemic, and police continued their strong focus all year on catching people who made that unfortunate choice. Strong enforcement is one of the reasons Saskatchewan has made real progress in changing the culture of impaired driving, and reducing fatalities and injuries.

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younger than what we might have in our longterm care facilities. And so, as we work our way through the age groups, and we start to see our hospitalizations decreasing in significant fashion, that would speak to the fact that we have many of those that are more vulnerable in our community receiving the vaccine and not contracting COVID-19, and not as a point, I think, when we could have a little more open conversation about what the future looks like for Saskatchewan. “So two things on that: that isn’t in the next number of weeks, that will be the next number of months. And this speaks to the importance of us, as Canadians and us,

looking to our Canadian government to do everything they can to procure as many vaccines as they can, and to do so in as the shortest timeframe as possible. “I think premier Ford and made some comments today about what he would urge the prime minister to do and that was to find, I believe, someone, if not the CEO of Pfizer, and maybe light a firecracker up his yin yang, I think was the words that I heard. And I, I would just say, that there would be a lineup of premiers behind that the prime minister was able to do that; there would be a lineup of premiers behind that (who) would bring a lighter to that party.”

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matter is, as we are able to access vaccines for the most vulnerable in our population, the elderly in our population, and start creeping those vaccines and the availability of those vaccines down through the age groups in society, it does beg the question on when will we be able to start to look at relaxing the measures that we have in place; the very, very significant measures that we have in place here in Saskatchewan.” He continued, “I would point back to the conversation we had about hospitalizations and as we start to hopefully, if you look at our hospitalizations, quite often the age of the of the folks in hospital are somewhat

Regina – Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole, is seeing hiccups in what are still early days of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. On Jan. 19, the federal government explained that it would not be receiving any of the Pfizer vaccine the following week, for instance. The New Democratic Party pointed out a Regina facility didn’t have enough vaccine for all its assistedcare clients in addition to its long-term care clients on Jan. 18. But eventually, the residents and staff of long-term care facilities, the provinces’ highest priority for the vaccine distribution, will be fully vaccinated. Will we see restrictions start to lift for those people, or will they have to wait six months? At the regular COVID19 briefing on Jan. 19 in the Legislature, both Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab replied. Shahab said, “I think that’s really important.” “The main thing, right now we have been very cautious because the vaccination rate is coming up very slowly. And as you know, in the clinical trials the vaccines had 95 per cent effectiveness, but in the real world we do know that if you’re elderly, have immune

suppression, the vaccine may not be that effective and COVID is so highly transmissible that, even if you have a long term care facility where you, for example, have a 90 per cent uptake of the vaccine, and the vaccine is 90 per cent effective that still leaves you a significant proportion of the long-term care residents still susceptible to COVID. “So, I think at the present time, it is very important that as our vaccination picks up, we adhere to all public health measures. Once we have the vast majority of the population vaccinated, especially adults with that underlying risk factors, but also broadly all adults, I think then we can cautiously start looking at how we relax our public health measures over the summer, likely that will start happening. “And again, I think it remains important. Right now, Obviously, there’s no vaccine amount, high demand especially for the most vulnerable. I think once we have a large amount of vaccine available in the summer, we need to make sure that those of us who, if COVID so even low in the summer, all of us think of getting vaccinated. Well, that is one way how we can you know come out of most of restrictionns that we currently face, by fall. Shahab added, “But I think, right now, we really have to, even after

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Expanded eligibility for respite funding Community Living Service Delivery Approved Private Service Home (APSH) caregivers providing support to persons with intellectual disabilities will receive a full pay

out of all unused respite funding for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Typically, under the APSH Respite Subsidy Policy, proprietors are eligible to claim up to 21 days paid respite subsidy

to a maximum of $630 per year, on behalf of each resident in their home. The pandemic has made it hard for APSH caregivers to access traditional respite options, so most of the funding

Sask exceeds line painting targets in 2020 The Ministry of Highways pavement marking team exceeded its 2020 targets. This important safety investment consists of marking centre lines, edge lines, lane lines, intersection layouts and pavement signs. The Government of Saskatchewan increased its investment in pavement marking by $1.6 million in the 2020-21 Budget. The additional funds increased the number of kilometres marked by 13 per cent. “Pavement marking is an important part of our governments safety strategy,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “I commend the highways team for its dedication to keeping the roads safe for our citizens.” Clear pavement marking helps decrease collisions. Pavement markings with good reflectivity assist drivers when it’s dark and in poor weather conditions. Between May and November, the crew repainted nearly 21,000 kilometres of centre lines and more than 30,000 kilometres of edge lines on Saskatchewan highways. If all those lines were placed end-to-end, they would be more than

has been unclaimed. Many respite options have been closed during the pandemic to ensure the health and safety of staff and clients. Paying out the remaining funds directly to APSHs will allow them to access respite options that best suit their needs over the short-term. “Many Approved Private Service Homes have been providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week since the beginning of the pandemic due to the closure or restriction of many day programs, summer camps

and volunteer opportunities,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “These caregivers provide valuable support to their residents, and with this funding, we want to ensure service continues to meet the needs of clients.” There are 206 APSHs providing care and support to 455 people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan. Respite refers to a range of services that provide temporary relief to caregivers. These services can be delivered in their home or in another loca-

tion. Respite is necessary to give caregivers a break from their constant role. This funding payment supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy recommendation ten, Building Capacity of Service Providers, by supporting the health and safety of the disability service provider workforce. Eligible APSH proprietors can expect funds to arrive in February 2021. Applications are not required for this payment. Questions can be directed to respiteinquiries@gov.sk.ca.

January 27, 2021 - February 2, 2021 long enough to circle the planet. The team also painted more than 35,000 pavement signs, including arrows, medians, railroad crossings, bridge markers and crosswalks. The crews applied more than 1.2 million litres of paint on Saskatchewan highways. They exceeded their annual targets of 75 per cent environmentally friendly paint, using waterborne or low VOC paint on 80 per cent of centre lines and 95 per cent of edge lines. They added 1,900 drums of glass beads to that paint, which enhances durability and improves reflectivity at night. The pavement marking team designs and builds its own paint striping trucks, with two new trucks commissioned over the past year. The

Next Council Meeting Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

ministry’s design provides superior performance in Saskatchewan’s harsh climate at reduced cost. The Government of Saskatchewan is meeting its target of improving more than 1,000 km of provincial highways this year, the first of its 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways. Another $300 million in highways stimulus funds is being invested over two years in thin-membrane surface upgrades, passing lanes and improvements to municipal roads and airports. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $9.8 billion in highways infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 15,800 km of Saskatchewan highways.

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Exploring the concept of “dad rock” Is Avril Lavigne dad rock? The “Now That’s What I Call…” series of music compilations seems to think it is, putting the song Complicated in the mix with ZZ Top and Steppenwolf. The compilation is honestly kind of bizarre - it includes Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, which is neither dad nor rock - but the question of Avril Lavigne has been one that has confused the most people since the compilation was unearthed. Now my first real memory of Avril Lavigne came when I was at a leadership conference in Martensville during high school, when I overheard a teenage girl telling the billets staying at her house that she absolutely loved Avril Lavigne and her album was on constant rotation. While I

was probably familiar with her music at that point, enough to recognize the name, it is what I think of when I hear about her. Of course, music knows no gender, so it just being a favorite of a teen girl doesn’t preclude it from being dad rock. And, frankly, I’m far enough from being a teenager that the music from my high school years could have entered the domain of dad rock. But when I hear the name “Avril Lavigne”, I just think of teenagers, which are more likely to be the enemy of dads. But then we have a much larger question, what exactly is dad rock? There is a wide depth and breadth of dads out there, all with different taste and music gravitating towards different songs. The existence of

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Thinking I do with words... the genre, however, is not really about dads, but the concept of a dad, a collection of cliches that exists primarily in sitcoms. They have caves, they are bumbling, they like power tools, they like drinking beer in the garage, they like mowing the lawn, and their greatest joy is a “big game.” The most unifying feature of their life is the music they like isn’t cool. It’s not the latest and greatest, it’s not something the kids are listening to, but instead some-

thing from a bygone era that they insist is great, whether or not the kids agree. They used to have it all on vinyl, but as collecting vinyl became a hobby, they now have it on CD, because dads are not allowed to be cool. It’s a sitcom perception of a person, rather than an actual person. Dad rock must be a sitcom of music. It has to meet all of the cliches that sitcom dads embody. The most important signifier is that it can’t, under any circumstanc-

es, be cool. To avoid being cool, it has to be in a genre that was popular about 20-30 years ago that doesn’t make it on the charts anymore. It also has to generally be rock music - it’s not called dad pop or dad rap. It has to sound good when played loud, but also good on a cheap stereo in a garage. You have to fit stereotypes after all. This theory means that today’s dad rock is likely post-grunge, bands like Foo Fighters and Audioslave. It was popular in the ‘90s, but there are very few bands that really play it anymore, most of them being those same bands from the genre’s heyday. It wasn’t long ago that it was hair metal, and before that it was the Eagles. I realize that the Eagles aren’t really a genre, but they were made fun of in The

Big Lebowski and everyone got the joke. Now none of those genres or bands are inherently bad - and I’m right in the middle of the ‘enjoys post-grunge’ demographic so I wouldn’t dare suggest they’re bad - but they do fit that list of requirements. And, what doesn’t fit those requirements is Avril Lavigne. She might have been popular at the right time, she might be in a genre that is fading from popularity, but can you see a sitcom dad playing her music at high volume in the garage? You cannot, thus it’s not dad rock. The compilation in question just compiles a big list of songs from a few years ago, but it’s not a dad rock compilation. It’s just a bunch of stuff that somebody doesn’t think is cool.

Pandemic lead disruptor in 2021, says FCC Regina, Saskatchewan, January 12, 2021 – The pandemic was undoubtedly the single biggest shock to the Canadian agriculture and food industry in 2020, and its impact will have some lasting effects, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) economics team. “A year ago, we were saying climate change, protectionism and automation had the most potential to not only significantly reshape Canada’s agriculture and food industry, but also disrupt the global economy,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief agricultural economist. “I think it’s safe to say the emergence of the global pandemic has added fuel to that fire of change and now tops our list of most significant trends to watch in 2021.” According to FCC’s two-part blog series, the upheaval caused by the

pandemic continues to test global supply chains and disrupt trade patterns around the world, as countries apply various measures to stop the spread of the virus. It has slowed or shuttered momentarily food processing facilities, disrupted movement of Canadian agriculture commodities and processed food to several export markets, and significantly altered consumer buying habits, especially when it comes to in-home dining and grocery shopping. At the same time, geopolitical tensions added to the uncertainty brought on by the global pandemic, shifting trade flows. To make matters worse, climate change continued to wreak havoc in agriculture, spawning extreme weather events in parts of the world. All told, 2020 will go down as a year of major dis-

ruption on almost every front. However, as much as the pandemic has caused supply chain disruptions, it has also created an opportunity for Canada to further entrench itself as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable suppliers of food and agriculture commodities, according to Gervais. “The pandemic has only heightened consumer demand for locally sourced food, accelerating what was already a pre-pandemic trend,” he said. “At the same time, the needs of major food importers and our key export markets will grow even if economic uncertainty continues to prevail in 2021.” There are clear signals pointing to strong domestic and global demand. He notes, for example, higher savings and pent-up demand that could drive growth in red

meat consumption, which could be bolstered by the possible reopening of food services in 2021. Globally, weather challenges could strengthen import demand of major grains, oilseeds and pulses. Global supply chains are still signaling that Canadian exports are important. High-income economies, such as Japan, the United States and the European Union, continue to have the potential to further tap into Canadian exports. China – given its size and growing economic strength – also holds potential for opportunities. “If the stars align and we are able to quickly turn the corner on this pandemic in 2021, we could see an economic rebound that allows us to mostly recover from last year’s 4.2 per cent global economic contraction,” Gervais said. “By meet-

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Tumbleweeds is new but interesting Regular readers will know when it comes to a preferred style of game I lean heavily toward abstract strategy games; Hive, Arimaa, checkers and chess among them. So when a new game comes along in the genre I tend to be drawn to them with some interest. So it was with Tumbleweeds the latest creation by Michal Zapala. Hailing from Poland, Tumbleweeds evolved in many ways out of a lifelong love of board games. “Some of my first memories involve playing Ludo, Draughts and Snakes & Ladders with my mom: I think I might have learned to play before I’ve learned to read,” Zapala said via email. “And, very early on I’ve decided I want to make games of my own. As a kid I made a lot of generic roll-andmove race games, then as a teen I started experimenting with Go variants, (one of the ancient classics), and chess variants. “Few of those attempts were even playable, and none was particularly interesting.” But as the old saying goes, ‘if at first you don’t

succeed ... ‘ and so it was for Zapala. “My adventure with designing games has only truly begun at the start of this pandemic,” said the 23-year-old. “Being temporarily out of university and not having much else to do, I got fixated on boardgames to the point where they almost became a fulltime activity. I started experimenting with more original ideas, and I discovered the very helpful BGG (Board Game Geek) Abstract sub-forum: soon, results followed.” A quartet of games have been created, but Tumbleweeds appears to hold the creator’s interest most. “Overall, Tumbleweed is my fourth, and so far final, game that I’m really satisfied with.” he offered. “... I think I’m really satisfied with my current oeuvre. If Tumbleweed was the last game I ever made, I would have no regrets! Tumbleweed is a two-player game. It is played on a hexhex board and a sufficient supply of stacked checkers. Hexhex-8 is the most common board size, although hexhex-11 is

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com recommended for highlevel play. A stack is said to be “seen” from a hex, when they are connected by a straight line, with no stacks in between. The players take turns “settling” hexes by placing a stack of their tokens on a hex of their choice. The stack height is equal to the number of your stacks in sight of the settled hex. Only hexes that see at least one of your stacks may be settled. Removing a stack occupying a hex and re-settling it with a new stack is possible, as long as the new stack is taller than the previous one. This works with opponent stacks (to capture), or your own stacks (to reinforce). So, what was the idea which led to the game’s creation?

“Before Tumbleweed, I came up with a combinatorial game named Tore,” explained Zapala. “The goal was to control empty hexes, based on lines of sight: if a hex cell could see more of your own pieces than those of your opponent, you controlled it. Placement was only legal on hexes controlled by neither player. “Unfortunately, the game had serious flaws: it ended very quickly, and it was almost impossible to determine legal moves -- let alone perform any meaningful analysis -- without a self-scoring interactive board.” But, Zapala was not deterred. “At the time, I was learning to play Amazons, and I was stunned by its architecture. The game is ostensibly a stalemate game,

not unlike Draughts: but anyone who played a game or two will tell you it’s actually territorial,” he said. “Territory is never defined in the rule set, yet it emerges very sneakily as you play. “I wanted to try the same trick: convert the vulgar, explicit ‘control’ of Tore into something more subtle and emergent. The best way of doing it was with threat of capture. One very long stream of consciousness later, a promising prototype came to be. Playing it reminded me of the way tumbleweeds spread with the wind, hence the name. “I was also inspired by fellow inventors of the BGG Abstract subforum: most notably Dale Walton, who proposed many territorial games based on lines of sight, and Alek Erickson, who’s Benediction made me fall in love with the idea of stacks.” Ultimately Tumbleweeds came into existence as a way to save the work put into Tore from being a waste. “I wanted it to improve upon Tore, and I had much fun toying with many cool concepts I’ve

never successfully used before; hex boards, linesof-sight, stacks, in such a simple, cohesive package,” offered Zapala. “But beyond that, I don’t recall having any particular ambitions about it. I only started to take it more seriously after play testing it with Alek, a skilled designer in his own right: we’ve became good friends and we play test each other’s games very often, but it was the first time I saw him this excited! “That being said, I had many boardgame-related dreams I wanted to eventually fulfill: a game of mine being available for synchronic online play, a community forming around one of my designs -- Tumbleweed gave me all that and many more.” Interestingly the game developed rather quickly. “Tumbleweed has a very cohesive rule set: once I came up with the basic idea, very few decisions were left to be made: stuff like board size, balancing protocol and so on,” said Zapala. For the rest of the story on Tumbleweed see next week’s edition of Yorkton This Week.

87 people lost their lives in vehicle crashes in 2020 Preliminary statistics* from SGI show 87 people lost their lives in road collisions in 2020 on Saskatchewan roads. To put that number into perspective, it’s the second-lowest number of road fatalities recorded in a single year in the past six decades. (In 2019, 71 people were killed in vehicle crashes, which represented the lowest number of collision deaths ever recorded in Saskatchewan.) The 87 fatalities is also sharply lower than the previous 10-year average of 131.5 road fatalities per year from 2010-2019.** While Saskatchewan has made important strides in reducing col-

lision deaths and injuries, no number of deaths is acceptable. Every life lost represents a real person who leaves behind a family and friends who are left to mourn the loss. “Nearly all fatal collisions are preventable; Saskatchewan roads have gotten significantly safer in the last few years, but we must not become complacent or satisfied with these improvements,” said Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan. “We all can -- and must -- do more. I applaud everyone who is committed to driving safely. I also want to thank law enforcement who are diligently working to reduce colli-

sion deaths and injuries by enforcing traffic laws and contributing to public awareness.” Drivers have many choices to make when they get behind the wheel. Make those choices carefully. Put your phone away, drive sober, follow the speed limit, put on your seatbelt and follow the rules of the road. As always, take care out there. *The 2020 number is considered preliminary, based on data available from police forces in Saskatchewan, and may be adjusted. **Fatalities are one measurement of road safety -- and an important one, given the serious and tra-

gic nature of a loss of life. However, because the fatality number is a relatively small statistical sample, it

is subject to a degree of fluctuation year over year. Finalized injury and overall collision data is not

yet available. Once it is, it will provide a more complete picture of road safety trends in Saskatchewan.

Touring the Langenburg Lift Station Gary Horseman Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Four-Town Journal) Recently, the Town of Langenburg completed the work on a new sewage station. The lift station is used to move raw sewage out of town to the lagoon. The sewage station is state of the art and fully automatic. Sewage enters the station through the sewage pipes that come from each and every building in town. First, the sewage passes through a Muffin Monster, which is a device that mulches and grins up anything that happens to pass through the sewage system. Looking down the wet sewage well located

just outside the sewage station. Muffin Monster is located at the bottom of the wet sewage well. Next, the sewage is pumped to the lagoon through two high-speed pumps that alternate between the two pumps installed (to extend the life of the pumps that can be costly to replace or repair). All of these pumps are controlled by the brains that make sure the station runs at peak performance, switching from SaskPower electricity to an emergency generator if the power happens to cut out for less than a few minutes. The brains behind the sewage station, including the control panel. Diesel generator changed to

propane as a backup generator. The backup generator was converted to propane for direct and constant power if and when needed. The total cost for this project was $1,788,156.00 which was shared by the Federal and Provincial Governments as well; just over one third of the cost covered by the Town of Langenburg. The 2 impeller pumps that move the raw sewage through the pumps. While the new facility equipment is state of the art, residents can do their part to help by making sure they only flush what is intended to go down the sewers.

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Parkland College adds flexibility with Blended Learning COVID-19 has significantly altered our everyday lives. It has changed so much of what we do and how we do it. But the pandemic has also shown us how important it is to be adaptable. It has challenged us to find new ways of doing things. And when COVID-19 is finally behind us, there are certainly some innovations that will stick around. For Parkland College,

one of these additions is Blended Learning. The term refers to a mix of online instruction, faceto-face classes, experiential learning, and alternative delivery methods. Currently, Blended Learning gives Parkland College the flexibility to deliver programs while managing risks associated with COVID-19. Course material may be delivered through video conferences, live webcasts, record-

ed lectures, and modules, assignments, and exercises. Face-to-face classes still happen in programs with substantial hands-on learning components that are not easily replicated in a virtual environment. In the future, Blended Learning will evolve to remain an important feature of Parkland College programs. An increased focus on experiential learning will produce more well-rounded gradu-

ates while better preparing them for the world of work. This is because most employers desire graduates with practical work experience. Work placements and practicums are already common in a number of Parkland College programs. The College is working to expand experiential learning to include it in more programs so that students have additional opportunities to apply their knowledge and practise their skills in reallife situations. Continued on Page A11

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Length

Location

Tuition (Approx)

Agricultural Equipment Technician Certiﬁcate

Oct 2021 - June 2022

36 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

Automotive Service Technician Certiﬁcate

Sept 2021 - June 2022

37 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

Bachelor of Indigenous Education (First Nations UnivFSTJUZ)

Sept - April

4 years

Yorkton

varies

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Saskatchewan)

Sept - April

4 years

Yorkton

varies

Bachelor of Social Work (University of Regina)

Sept - April

4 years

Yorkton

varies

Business Certiﬁcate - Year I

Sept 2021 - April 2022

32 weeks

Yorkton

$4,200

Business - Year II (Management Diploma)

Sept 2021 - April 2022

32 weeks

Yorkton

$4,470

Continuing Care Assistant Certiﬁcate

Sept 2021 - May 2022

32 weeks

Yorkton, Canora (PT)

$4,700

July - Oct 2021

14 weeks

Melville

$9,725

Heavy Equipment, Truck & Transport Technician Certiﬁcate

Sept 2021 - June 2022

36 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

Ofﬁce Administration Certiﬁcate

Aug 2021 - May 2022

32 weeks

Yorkton

$4,640

Power Engineering Certiﬁcate - Fourth Class

Sept 2021 - May 2022

36 weeks

Yorkton

$5,220

Power Engineering Certiﬁcate - Third Class

Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

16 weeks

Yorkton

$3,500

Primary Care Paramedic Certiﬁcate

Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

48 weeks

Melville

$6,270

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Yorkton

varies

Sept 2021 - May 2022

35 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

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PARKLAND COLLEGE Continued from Page A10 Meanwhile, many organizations are increasingly embracing technology and remote working arrangements – developments that have accelerated during the pandemic. More employers are also supporting employee development by providing access to training which can be delivered in a variety of ways. It is imperative that graduates are comfortable with technology and have the skills to learn in different environments, even after they’ve completed their formal education. Parkland College has long valued innovation, responsiveness, and continuous learning. By embracing the concept of Blended Learning, the College is offering students more flexibility and better preparing them for an ever-changing world. Learn more at www.parklandcollege.sk.ca and follow @CollegeofChoice on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Team effort enhances student experience Sask Polytech Simulation Centre teams up with Addictions Counselling to give students real world experience. Ask alumni about their time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and they’ll probably have a story about one special class. For current students in the Addictions Counselling diploma program, that one class may very well be COUN 155- Addictions Counselling Practice. “Individual counselling is the cornerstone of an addiction counsellor’s work, and Addictions Counselling Practice gives students the skills they will need in the workplace,” says instructor Joy Friesen. “It’s a lab class where students practice the counselling model with each other, but we thought providing them with simulated clients would be an outstanding experience.” Simulated clients? Friesen is referring to actors hired by Sask Polytech’s Simulation Centre to portray different clients. Each client had a different presenting problem, level of motivation and way of sharing their story. “It’s difficult to simu-

Individual counselling is the cornerstone of an addiction counsellor’s work, and Addictions Counselling Practice gives students the skills they will need in the workplace. — Instructor Joy Friesen late the dynamic that happens in real life between a client and a counsellor. When students are practicing with their peers or instructors, there’s a degree of comfort because you know it’s not a real client,” Friesen says. Using live actors to simulate the client-counsellor interaction was designed to give students an opportunity to work through the first stage of the counselling model, while at the same time adapting each client’s defense mechanisms, types of storytelling and process of building rapport. Students also practiced building cultural safety and being culturally responsive with clients.

COVID-19 prevented students’ from having face-to-face interactions, so Benn Hart and Wendy Wilson, both simulation technicians at Sask Polytech, stepped up to help develop an experience that was as real as possible. “With COVID, Sask Polytech had to move a lot of things to virtual platforms very quickly, so it’s been really busy in the Simulation Centre,” Hart says. “What we do often looks easy, but there’s a lot we have to do in the background to make it happen.” The first step was meeting with Friesen to discuss her goals. “This was our first time working with the

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Addictions Counselling program, so we had a Zoom meeting with Joy to get a clear understanding of what she was looking for,” says Wilson. “We hired actors to fit her scenarios and brought them to

our simulation centre in Saskatoon, where we could ensure contact and social distancing guidelines were followed. We worked with the actors on their roles and set up the rooms.” Friesen met with the

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actors to brief them on the counselling model and the goals of the clinical lab. “I also encouraged them to ad lib. I wanted our students to learn to trust themselves, because Continued on Page A13

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education MHC adds Agroecology to program mix Written by Medicine Hat College An exciting new program has been added to Medicine Hat College’s academic offering, giving students interested in sustainable agriculture an opportunity to become a registered technologist in Agrology (RTAg), while staying close to home in the southern Prairies. The two year Agroecology Technician diploma program provides students with the competencies required for producing food, forage, fiber, and fuel using sustainable methods, as well as a range of knowledge in the three E’s: environment, economics, and energy using systems theory. Learners will engage in experiential learning opportunities to gain real-world experience in designing, monitoring and assessing sustainable agroecological systems, meeting the knowledge, technical skills, and performance competencies required for certification with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. “Medicine Hat College is excited to bring this opportunity to learners

in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as the program is well-aligned and serves the needs of our region and communities in terms of offering new streams of employment and alternative ways of doing agriculture,” explains the program’s coordinator, Brent Smith. This program uniquely teaches a systems-thinking approach to sustainable agriculture and will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for protecting and conserving natural ecosystems, as well as maximizing production systems that mimic natural systems such as perennial crops, diversity, rotations, limited/no till grazing, and many more. “Agriculture is one of southern Alberta’s leading industries, and there is always going to be resources and demand for agriculture because everyone needs to eat,” adds Smith. “This program leverages an important part of our region’s economic sector and prepares students to find meaningful, longterm employment and a

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future income stream that’s not going to be subject to market forces.” Employment opportunities that stem from the completion of the Agroecology Technician diploma include agricultural research technician, urban agriculture designer or landscaper, range management consultant or professional, and an environmental consultant. Graduates will also be equipped with the entrepreneurial knowledge needed to start a business

in sustainable agriculture or greenhouse horticulture, or support the takeover of a family agriculture business as a crop or livestock producer. “An exciting aspect to this program is the innovative and creative opportunities in diversifying current practices and products that will emerge. Students will taught about free food production design systems, low input parks and community spaces, and droughtproofing and water har-

vesting that all have a profoundly positive impact on the future of our communities and our environment. “Additionally, there are all kinds of agricultural products that our region is well-suited to produce that we are currently not taking advantage of, and this program can be influential in creating new industry and bringing subsequent jobs in our region,” remarks Smith. Upon completion of the diploma, the opportunity

further exists for students to transfer to universities offering sustainable agriculture programs. Applications are now open for this program, with the first intake of students to begin their studies in Fall 2021. For more information on MHC’s Agroecology Technician program or to apply, visit www.mhc. ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866-2828394.

Creative passion becomes profession From small town Saskatchewan to beautiful British Columbia, education at Medicine Hat College (MHC) helped pave the way to a career of joy and fulfillment for Myron Campbell. Campbell is a thriving

artist and a professor in the division of Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). His creative journey began in the Visual Communications diploma program at MHC, which has since become Bachelor

of Applied Arts – Art and Design. “Medicine Hat College is a little gem. I first heard about the institution from my junior high art teacher and after high school, I went to the city to visit a friend who was taking

the program. I absolutely loved it there,” remarks Campbell. “Medicine Hat was the perfect size and not too big which was desirable to me having grown up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The facility had high end equipment and 24 hour access - both were unprecedented at the time. The program was well rounded in that I could pursue my own personal art, as well as client-based work at the same time. I knew it was the perfect fit for me.” Campbell acknowledges the program as being influential in shaping him into the artist he is today, crediting the vast array

of modalities, skills, and techniques he was exposed to during his time at the college. “MHC’s program is unique in that it offers a real balance of both fine arts training and design training. It’s pretty rare to get that balance in a program, and the college does a great job of it,” explains Campbell. “It’s an ideal academic pathway for someone like me who can’t decide what type of artist I am on any given day. I was introduced to every medium possible and then built up my practice to what suited me. I received a real broad training which was so awesome.”

Campbell praises a professor he had at MHC as a huge inspiration and driving force behind where he is today, a role he strives to fill for the students he now teaches. “Teaching creative studies is where I belong. My passion for art and creativity has lead me to a place where I’m forever being fulfilled, inspired, and growing as an artist, designer and practitioner.” Learn more about Art & Design and all of the programs Medicine Hat College has to offer at www.mhc.ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866282-8394.

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education Building connections at Brandon University Written by Brandon University The past year has shown us how important it is to stay connected with families, friends and our community. Helping students build those strong connections is something that Brandon University does best. As a growing university with 3,500 students from around the world, BU stays true to its prai-

rie roots with a welcoming spirit and a commitment to delivering quality programs that prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the future. Most BU classes have fewer than 20 students, allowing for a personalized education. “Having small class sizes is probably what has helped me out the most,” said Elizabeth Glenn, a third-year Physical

Education student. “With professors working with you one-on-one you get to know each other, resulting in an amazing learning experience that helps you grow as a student and a person.” The connections students make extend beyond the university. Brandon University’s Cooperative Education program offers the chance for students to develop their career skills.

By integrating study terms with full-time work terms at jobs related to their academic programs, students in the Co-op program can earn while they learn. Brandon University is also a great place for students to take part in world-class research, even at the undergraduate level. Right now, BU students are working with national and international experts on cancer detection,

environmental protection, quantum computing and Indigenous health and education. Extracurricular activities like the Student Leader program and more than 50 clubs and collectives create even more opportunities for growth and friendships. “As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, joining the Student Leader program at Brandon University was one of the best decisions I made,” said Laura Davidson. “This program allowed me to meet many other students from different departments, which allowed me to form everlasting friendships.” Laura’s not alone. More than 93 per cent of recent

BU grads said that BU prepared them to excel. And 98 per cent said they’d heartily recommend BU. There are plenty of choices at BU, with 19 undergraduate degree program among Arts, Education, Health Studies, Science and the School of Music. “Students appreciate that they don’t have to travel far or move to a big city to get the education that they’re looking for,” said Courtney Adams, BU’s Director of Recruitment and Retention. “We’ve got everything that you need right here.” Take a video tour of BU and book your virtual presentation today by visiting BrandonU.ca/YourFuture.

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TEAM EFFORT Continued from Page A11 a counsellor never knows what a client will say or how they will act,” she says. The simulation rooms were equipped with cameras and the necessary technology to allow

remote log in to the virtual counselling sessions. Wilson and Hart provided onsite technical support, while Friesen and her students logged in from their homes. Each student completed a 30 to 40-minute simulated counselling session, followed by feedback

from observing students and the actor. Friesen was able to view each session as it happened. Based on student feedback, the virtual counselling sessions were a big success. “Our students loved having this opportunity,” Friesen

says. “They say it really helped them understand the importance of staying grounded, of building the therapeutic alliance and of meeting the client where they are at. The whole simulation experience was rich in learning and really built their confidence.”

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Calgary artist creates mask for Price When the National Hockey League finally hit the ice earlier this month Canadian fans were extra excited by the prospect of an allCanadian Division, and so far the action has not disappointed. Yet, as the teams hit the ice some of the loudest buzz created was not the play, but rather the startlingly different artwork on the mask of Montreal goaltender Carey Price. Price is always the center of attention when it comes to the Canadiens, but the new mask, a skull infused with cybernetic circuitry connecting Price to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storied past, had TV cameras zooming in for close-ups in early season games. While goaltender masks have drawn interest since Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gerry Cheevers added stitches to his mask nearly a half century ago, Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

latest mask certainly pushes the art form in new directions. Of course while it is Price under the bright lights wearing the unique work, the art comes from airbrush artist Jordan Bourgeualt. Bourgeualt, who runs an airbrush company in Calgary, said it was Price who contacted him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Price) contacted me on Instagram. He said he liked my work and was hoping to get something done,â&#x20AC;? explained the artist in a recent telephone interview. Now that the mask is done and on TV for 54 games this season, Bourgeualt said he has come to understand just how big a deal it is in terms of recognition and publicity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had realized the opportunity, and really hoped to do my best work,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding he â&#x20AC;&#x153;always tryâ&#x20AC;? to create interesting pieces, but

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game for Montreal, but he was not tuned in for hockey -- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really a huge hockey guy,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;but because he wanted to see his work on Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wanted to see him in action.â&#x20AC;? There was even a segment specially on the mask. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was aware that was going to happen,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding people associated with the broadcast had called for information for the segment. While Bourgeualt didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play hockey as a youth, and is not an avid fan, he said he knew who

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Price was when he contacted him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names you know even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hugely into it (hockey),â&#x20AC;? he said, adding Price was certainly one of those players. So with the door wide open creatively Bourgeualt said he tried to make the mask not just about Price, but about the tradition that is the Montreal Canadiens. Incorporated into the intricate details of the masks are the former Cup winning years of the team, and homages to former goaltending greats George Vezina, Jacques Plante, Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden. Bourgeualt said while he had final say, there were friends he bounced ideas off, building a story within the details. Small details, like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Made in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the back of the helmet using a Canadiens logo circa 1906, add to the story. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It (the design), sort of grew organically,â&#x20AC;? said Bourgeualt, adding the basic story is that Price; â&#x20AC;&#x153;... Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a robot, part machine, made up of the past goaltenders, sort of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;robocopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of a goalie.â&#x20AC;? Even the colours have meaning. When it comes to blood coursing through plastic lines, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadiens red. The wires are red and blue, again matching Montreal team colours. Bourgeualt said overall he wanted the detail to matter, yet the basic

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idea of the skinless skull to be easily seen the point being that the mask should intimidate. There was some concern whether the NHL would approve the design, and Bourgeualtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother did suggest softening one more horrorinspired aspect, but in the end it was given the green light by the league. In terms of goaltender masks Bourgeualt has done others, but the Price mask might be his masterpiece to-date, taking about 250-hours to complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never put that much time into another mask ... maybe huge murals or a motorcycle, but not a mask,â&#x20AC;? he said. So does Bourgeualt expect the notoriety afforded by the Price mask will lead to more hockey commissions? Maybe, he said, but added the work he put into the Price mask means the cost was high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have no real idea of the cost involved when you have detail like that,â&#x20AC;? he said. As an artist though he craves the unusual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like helmets and masks as a medium. I like working on them ... They fit my attention span ... (But), I really only want those crazy jobs,â&#x20AC;? he said, although he added â&#x20AC;&#x153;I probably couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn down any NHL goalie ... But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want them to let me do my own things ... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to find the right client.â&#x20AC;?

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Book draws on Ukrainian heritage Author releases four in series designed for young readers, but enjoyed by readers of all ages By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Long-time readers of Yorkton This Week might recall the name Marion Mutala. Way back in 2012 the Saskatchewan-based author was in the city giving readings from Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Christmas and Easter, a children’s book drawn from Mutala’s Ukrainian heritage. Then in 2020 an article appeared regarding the author’s release of My Dearest Dido: The Holodomor Story a passionate account of the Great Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor. Based on actual events and documented eyewitness accounts, this story consists of correspondence between two fictional characters – Hanusia Hrabowa in Saskatoon and her grandfather, Dido Bohdan, in Hafford, SK, supplemented by Hanusia’s personal diary. The book is now available in audio form too. And now Mutala, who grew up in the Hanlet/ Keaston area, but has lived in Saskatoon since 1980, has released Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Journey to Ukraine which follows Baba’s Babushka: Magical Ukrainian Adventure which has her first book in the series. Tell us a bit about the story? Genre? “Historical fiction children’s book but the adults love my stories as all the Ukrainian traditions are true for Christmas- sviat vechir, Easter and Wedding and

all the places in Ukraine and Kyiv Book setting. “So from Hafford, Saskatchewan to western Ukraine and Kyiv, the reason for Hafford is my mom grew up there and my grandparents lived there and are buried there. This new collection of my four stories is a celebration as it has been ten years since my first book came out in 2010. This is an anniversary collection. In the new story Baba and Dido go back to Ukraine and see all the historic sights which are true like the tunnels and St Sophia’s church etc.” Mutala, who was a teacher for 30-years, said family has inspired her writings. “My grandparents were my inspiration,” she said. “My grandfather died before I was born. Stefan Dubyk and my grandmother Baba Tessie Woznakowski died when I was four years old but I always wondered about their life. “Tessie wore a babushka and so that is my inspiration for my babushka in my stories. I have a different colour babushka for every story which takes Natalia back to Ukraine. My mom had this picture of my grandparent so that was the inspiration.” Interestingly the latest story has been on paper for years. “It was actually the first book in the series,” offered Mutala, who has no formal training as a writer. “When I came back from Ukraine in 2009 I wrote that story and sent it to my publisher and

“My grandparents were my inspiration.” — Author Marion Mutala she said Marion you have enough for five books. We took them apart and now have five books in the series.” While written for some

time, Mutala recalls the effort of getting it done. “Writing always takes work,” she said. “If you want a good product you have to do lots of work

and edits. “However, I love writing and have never had writer’s block. “It seems the more I write the more ideas

flow.” So what does the author see as the best aspect of the book? “The illustrations are so beautiful,” said Mutala. “I have three illustrators for the four books but it looks wonderful. “Each book has continuity though my baba and dido appear in a photograph on the wall in each book and my mom Sophie Dubyk who is the baba in these stories she in the sky looking over Natalia in each book. The pictures are based on actual people in my family. I am the little girl Natalia and my dad August Mutala is the dido as well.” Mutala is proud of the latest book and of the series. “Yes I love it and more importantly other people love it as well, especially adults,” she said. “It speaks to all people, even those that are not Ukrainians, as many people like learning about other cultures.” As for an audience Mutala hopes for broad readership. “I sign all my books ‘Peace Marion Mutala’ as I am trying to promote peace in the world,” she said. “If you learn about my culture and I learn about yours we can be respectful, and learn to be tolerant of others.” The books may be published through the author’s website at www. babasbabushka.ca or they can phone 1-306-2602360, The books are also or on Amazon, McNally Robinson, Coles or Indigo.

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Everyone of every age feels hopeless sometimes. Like someone or something sucked the chocolate off our raisins. And although tasty, a raisin is just an ugly dried-up grape after all. I enjoy raisins, but like life, they’re better with chocolate. Especially when times are tough, we all wish for better. Better things, better endings. About now, who doesn’t wish the pandemic would leave us alone and spring would come? Do you also wish, as I do, that people would stop sniping and show some gratitude for their blessings instead? (I wish too, that hot water came more quickly from our

taps, and hair fell more slowly from our cat.) Enter something more substantial than wishes. Hope. After the Preacher’s diagnoses of (first) West Nile Neurological Disease, then colon cancer, completely un-ended our lives, we named our newly purchased home “Hope House” to remind us of God’s provision. We also received many decorations that served as tangible reminders to hope. Today, in a different home, we can barely walk ten steps without seeing the word. It spools out in a wire sculpture adorning a painted cross. “Hope to grace the dawn,” reads a weathered trivet.

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Sunny Side Up HOPE, declares a fistsized stone under a small ceramic bird. “Hope for tomorrow,” flows in bold script inside a black wooden frame. “Hope that sustains you,” whispers fine letters on the skirt of a slender angel posed beside an antique clock. And somewhere, perhaps in the cactus dish garden, I think, I

keep a small hand-painted Hope pebble. Some of those decorations came from fellow Christ-followers. People like us, who understand well the crucial role hope plays in lives hard pressed by uncontrollable circumstances. People who cling to Jesus Christ, our solid rock and eternal hope. I appreci-

ate the nudge to remember. We’re weak some days. Satan uses those times to try to lure us into his trap of hopeless thinking. Hope springs eternal, someone has said. Better to believe that hope springs from the God who is eternal and eternally good; who wrote hope in red letters across the cross of his son, Jesus Christ. For followers of Jesus, hoping is not wishing or daydreaming. Our hope brings utter confidence and expectancy that what God promises in his Word will, in his good time, happen. No, it’s not playing the country record backward to regain all we’ve

lost. Instead, it’s learning that in those losses, Jesus never fails. It’s realizing that the brightest stars can only be seen in the dark, and that he will never, ever, leave us, no matter how broken our lives or deep our valleys. And knowing that the best is yet to be. Not always now. Not always here. But it’s coming. The old hymn, Great is Thy Faithfulness, expresses it this way: “Strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow, all I have needed, his hand has provided. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.” That is our song. That is our sure hope. It can be yours too.

Still no Hort. Society meetings set Spring will be approaching, but as yet there are no Yorkton and District Horticultural Society meetings planned; please visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca and see what’s new and if things begin to change, we’ll let you know! The past months have been hard on everyone, and sometimes it takes a lot of motivation to do anything. So here’s an

idea: learn something new! It is a chance to focus on something other than the gloom and doom that we hear daily and that is making us all weary and discouraged. Spring is coming! Bring out your old gardening magazines, bring out an armload of your gardening books, or get involved in live gardening action with on-line courses! Visit https://gar-

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Gardener’s Notebook dening.usask.ca/publicworkshops/gardeningworkshops and see the amazing selection of courses available. The website says the classes are offered in an online, live-stream format. This distance class will have an instructor and their presentation will be live on-screen, and there will even be a chance for you to ask questions! Some classes are free, and some are $20 for a two hour session. Coming up soon: Garden Design for Farms and Acreages on Tuesday, January 26 at 7PM; Gardening With Native Plants on Tuesday, February 2 ay 7

PM (this session is free); Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs on Tuesday, February 9 at 7PM; and Planning Your Veggie Garden on Tuesday, February 16 at 7PM. The list continues with many more sessions, but these are coming up shortly, so consider checking these out these sessions! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has been meeting via Zoom; thank you to our webmaster John, who sets up our meetings for us, as well as maintaining our website. Thank you very much for all your excellent work, John! I think all those early gardeners in the

Society would be tickled pink to know that we could gather in such a way, unimagined in their lifetimes. True, it is not the same as our regular meetings, but it is still wonderful to get together and chat! We all know how gardeners love sharing ideas and experiences! We had a “meeting” last week, and talked briefly about the new seed catalogues and what items looked interesting. A common thread seemed to be that it took longer for orders to arrive last year, no doubt because COVID disrupted the normal flow of processing orders. So maybe we should make a gardening note to order earlier, allowing a bit more time, just in case. One of our members spoke of how they were getting their geraniums going after a winter rest; a hopeful sign of spring! And this same member also mentioned how her beautiful orchids were blooming again

after their rest: imagine how lovely it must be to see those exotic, colorful blooms gracing a windowsill! These amazing plants know nothing of covid; they keep on, in their regular cycle of life, moving forward. Gardeners, I think there is a message there for us. Let’s be hopeful, looking forward to another growing year. Before we know it, we can be outside again, and won’t that be a wonderful thing! As the great poet Robert Frost said, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” And so it does! Let’s eagerly look forward to spring, and until it gets here, let’s make good use of this time and learn new things whenever we can! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for all their work of keeping us informed. Let’s pray for brighter days ahead and health for all; have a great week!

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Author finds writing in retirement By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Kelvington’s Ruth Chorney released her second novel in the late summer of 2020, and is percolating ideas for her third. And it really all started with a writing exercise. “My first novel, Buried, is a murder mystery which was inspired by a ‘challenge’ (story starter) at a Tisdale Writers’ Group meeting: ‘The prisons are filled with innocent people’,” said Chorney. “I wrote a few paragraphs, a conversation between a reporter and a woman in prison for killing her husband. One of the group members commented, ‘I want to hear the rest of that. I think you’ve just started a novel.’ “I started thinking about my character: Who was she? How did she end up in prison? Did she actually kill her husband? If so, why? How?” And soon the short exercise grew into a debut novel. “Suddenly, she had a name: Tera,” said Chorney. “And from then on she was inside my head. “I live on a farm. As I worked in the garden, hauled bales, worked with cattle, rode my horses, and all the other things we farm wives do, Tera was with me. I sort of wrote Buried to get her out of my head. “Of course, I also wrote this novel to illustrate the resilience of farm women, and the lack of supports, especially in rural areas, for

victims of alienation and abuse. While the story is not true, the characters certainly could be people you meet at the local Co-op.” But the writing bug was not finished with Chorney after the debut novel. Conspiracy was printed in August of 2020. Also set in rural northeastern Saskatchewan, near the fictional town of Deer Creek, this is the story of Joel, a young man who always hoped to be a farmer. “He has achieved that dream at long last, by marrying a farmer’s daughter, an Agrologist named Krissy,” explained Chorney. “However, the couple is not living happily ever after.” From an auction sale in April to a fall supper in October, the novel spans one summer in northeastern Saskatchewan. “When Joel meets 80-year-old Grace picking mushrooms in the forest, they form an unlikely alliance, supporting each other through difficult times,” explained Chorney. “They discuss, at first jokingly, that ‘people can eat all mushrooms, some only once’.” While Joel and his wife Krissy realize they moved to the farm to pursue very different dreams, Grace is dealing with an aging husband suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and refusing to move off the farm. “The question is, how far will Joel and Grace be pushed? Will they actually follow through with their ‘conspiracy’?”

Kelvington’s Ruth Chorney said Chorney. The latest book again draws from real life. “The idea for this story came to me from the news regarding the ‘conspiracy’ case in Melfort a couple years ago, where two lovers conspired to get rid of their spouses,” said Chorney. “I began thinking about all the rural characters in the area who may or may not be connected. As well, I wanted to recognize the many cross-generational friendships and mentorships that are important parts of farming culture. Relationships. and community are important themes.” Chorney said she also tried to highlight the area she lives in -- she was born in Wadena, raised on a farm near Nut Mountain, and graduated from Kelvington High School. “Once again, the book

celebrates the beauty and toughness of the area in which we live as well as the fortitude of the people farming the land,” she said. “Very few people who are not farmers know anything about the challenges involved in feeding the world. I hope that besides being entertained by the story line, readers will absorb a bit about what farming entails.” Chorney also paid a little attention to calls from readers of her first book. “Several of my fans wanted to know what happened to Tera from Buried and I took the opportunity to give her a cameo in this second Deer Creek novel. “Now, they want to know when the third book in the series is coming out?” In terms of writing, Chorney is methodical in

Tax tips for seniors from the CRA By Dean LaBerge Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Grizzly Gazette) Tax season is approaching. As with so many other parts of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic may have an effect on the usual way that seniors manage their taxes.

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her approach. “The writing process: As Einstein said about any creative process: 10 per cent inspiration and 90 per cent perspiration,” she said. “I write, edit, plan, reread, write, re-plan, edit as I go. “It took me two years to complete each of my novels -- writing is not my only pastime. “For each of them I did lots of research, both on-line and in-person. “For Tera’s story, I needed a lot of background info on legalities and prisons. “For Conspiracy I did research regarding agrology as well as harassing my husband for exact details on farm operations. “The characters and their behaviours are based on my own many years of study and observation, but even with character, I research everything from the stages of grief to behaviours of twins, or anything else that comes up! “Once I complete the first draft, I impose upon friends and family to read it and provide feedback. I am very fortunate to have in my life many generous folk, including my adult children, who are avid readers and excellent editors. I then consider all suggestions and integrate what I feel works.” When asked what she deems the best aspect of her books, Chorney turned to her reader’s viewpoint. “Based on feedback todate, people appreciate

the ‘real’ characters and the plot, which has been described as a ‘page turner’ with suspense held to the very end,” she said. Many have commented on the rich descriptions of daily farm life and the natural environment, cited as ‘powerful and enlightening’.” So overall Chorney is a happy writer. “Am I satisfied with the overall story I’ve created? Yes. I was thrilled to hold it in my hand,” she said. “I love the cover design. Re-reading it in book form was very satisfying.” Both novels are available from the author through her website (ruthchorney.ca), from SaskBooks and from McNally Robinson in Saskatoon. An avid reader and a writer from an early age, Chorney experiments with all sorts of genres. She has a regular column in The Gardener magazine (quarterly since 2006) and since her retirement has published four children’s books, three in English, one in French. She has had poetry published in several journals, including the U of S Fieldstone Review. She is currently working on a book of poetry for children, as well as editing work through 7Springs Books. Chorney enjoys reading, writing, horseback riding, gardening, learning new things, and interacting with people of all ages, especially her grandchildren.

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The health benefits of spinach Doctors may not recommend their patients take dietary advice from cartoons, but people looking to eat healthy could do worse than to follow the example set by Popeye. The beloved, nearly century-old, musclebound cartoon sailor often credited his incredible strength to spinach, a nutrient-rich green vegetable that can benefit the body in myriad ways. A 2010 study from researchers at Mahidol University in Bangkok found that children increased their vegetable consumption after watching Popeye car-

toons. And while adults can certainly follow suit and watch more Popeye if they need motivation to eat right, many may only need to learn just how spinach affects their body to start including more of it in their diets. â&#x20AC;˘ Spinach is good for your bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation notes that green foods, including kale, spinach and brussel sprouts, are great sources of vitamin K and calcium, each of which promotes healthy bones. Spinach alone wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be enough to prevent broken bones or osteoporosis, but when

coupled with exercise and an overall healthy diet, spinach can be a key component to keeping bones healthy and reducing risk for fractures. â&#x20AC;˘ Spinach can help fight off viruses. The world received a crash course in immunology in 2020, when the global

COVID-19 pandemic changed life as the world knew it, seemingly in the blink of an eye. As measures to prevent the spread of the virus took hold, individuals looked for ways to bolster their immune systems. Leafy green vegetables, including spinach, are loaded with vitamins and nutrients that strengthen the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune response. For example, vitamin A is fat-soluble vitamin thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital for immune system function, and spinach is loaded with it. In fact, a single cup of cooked spinach provides men and women with

more than the recommended daily amounts of vitamin A as advised by the Institute of Medicine. â&#x20AC;˘ Spinach promotes a healthy heart. Spinach is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber, making it a heart-healthy food worthy of addition to anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet. Spinach is especially rich in folate, which research has shown promotes the growth of healthy red blood cells necessary for a healthy heart. â&#x20AC;˘ Spinach can benefit your eyes. Spinach is high in the antioxidant lutein, which has been linked to eye health.

Lutein naturally absorbs UV blue light, which is the most harmful wavelength of sunlight. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that people recognize that uncooked spinach tends to be the most effective way to consume it and still benefit from lutein, the effects of which may be minimized when the spinach is cooked. Whether they eat spinach thanks to the influence of a beloved cartoon character or after reading about the leafy green vegetableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many health benefits, people who include spinach in their diets can reap a host of rewards.

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Tips for dementia caregivers during the pandemic Caregivers play vital roles in the lives of the people they look after. That’s especially true for people caring for dementia patients, many of whom require round-theclock help every day. A caregiver’s role is never easy, but the demands have been even greater during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite social distancing guidelines and recommendations to reduce interactions with those vulnerable to COVID-19, including the elderly, dementia caregivers must continue to help patients in need. Older adults are at the highest risk of severe illness from COVID-19. That puts dementia caregivers in difficult positions, as data from the World Health Organization indicates that age is the strongest known risk fac-

tor for dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association urges dementia caregivers to follow guidelines established by the CDC as they continue to provide care for dementia patients. - Wear face masks or cloth coverings. Face masks or cloth coverings should be worn when tending to dementia patients. This includes when preparing meals for dementia patients or cleaning their homes. The CDC urges caregivers to wear personal protective equipment when providing personal or medical services to people with dementia, including when helping them bathe. - Arrange for a substitute caregiver if you are ill or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. Caregivers should have

a backup caregiver lined up in case they feel ill or if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID19 or if they have been exposed to anyone with the virus. The CDC notes that symptoms of COVID19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and muscle or body aches. A full list of COVID-19 symptoms can be found at www.cdc.gov. - Wash your hands frequently. Frequent handwashing can help dementia caregivers keep their patients safe. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds upon arriving at your patient’s home, and continue to wash your hands frequently throughout the day. If visitors arrive, insist they follow the same handwashing routine. If you cough or sneeze during

the day, wash your hands immediately, and always wash hands before preparing meals. - Look for virtual programs that encourage social engagement. Virtual gatherings have become the new normal as people try to maintain connections with

family and friends while respecting social distancing guidelines. The Alzheimer’s Association urges dementia caregivers to consider programs that offer virtual activities that encourage dementia patients to engage socially. Such engagement can lift

patients’ spirits and remaining socially active supports brain health. Caring for dementia patients during the COVID-19 outbreak requires embracing various strategies to reduce patients’ risk of exposure to the potentially deadly virus.

Stretching more effective than walking to lower high blood pressure: USask study By Greg Basky for USask Research Profile and Impact SASKATOON – A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing elevat-

ed levels. Walking has long been the prescription of choice for physicians trying to help their patients bring down their blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and among the top preventable risk factors affecting overall mortality.

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This new finding, published December 18, 2020 in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, shows that stretching should be part of a wellrounded treatment plan for people wrestling with hypertension. “Everyone thinks that stretching is just about stretching your muscles,” said USask kinesiology professor Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD), a co-author of the study. “But when you stretch your muscles, you’re also stretching all the blood vessels that feed into the muscle, including all the arteries. “If you reduce the stiffness in your arteries, there’s less resistance to blood flow,” he said, noting that resistance to blood flow increases blood pressure.

While previous studies have shown stretching can reduce blood pressure, the USask research is the first to pit walking against stretching in a head-to-head comparison in the same group of study participants. Chilibeck and colleagues randomly assigned 40 older men and women (mean age 61) to two groups for the eight-week study period. One did a whole-body stretching routine for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, and the other group walked briskly for the same amount of time and frequency. All participants had elevated blood pressure, or Stage 1 hypertension, at the start of the study. Before and after the study, Chilibeck and colleagues measured participants’ blood pressure while they were sitting, lying down, and over 24 hours using a portable monitor—widely considered the gold standard for accurate blood pressure measurement.

Stretching resulted in bigger reductions in blood pressure across all three types of measurement. The walkers did, however, lose more body fat off their waist in the eight-week study. People who are walking to reduce their high blood pressure should continue to do so, but also add in some stretching sessions, according to Chilibeck. “I don’t want people to come away from our research thinking they shouldn’t be doing some form of aerobic activity. Things like walking, biking, or cross-country skiing all have a positive effect on body fat, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar.” While the study protocol had participants stretching for 30 minutes at a time, Chilibeck suspects the same benefits can be achieved by doing a shorter routine that emphasizes the larger muscle groups in the legs, particularly the quadriceps and hamstrings.

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Chilibeck and colleagues are now seeking funding to do a larger study involving more participants. They’d like to expand the scope beyond blood pressure measurement to explore some of the physiological reasons behind why stretching reduces blood pressure— such as arterial stiffness and changes in the body’s nervous system resulting from stretching.

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“When you’re relaxing in the evening, instead of just sitting on the couch, you can get down on the floor and stretch while you’re watching TV,” he said.

The USask team included research assistant Jong Bum Ko, graduate students Dalton Deprez and Keely Shaw, assistant professor Heather Foulds, and associate professor Corey Tomczak— all from the College of Kinesiology, along with professor Jane Alcorn of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, research chair in aging and health at the University of Regina’s psychology department, was also part of the study team.

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SEREDA - Emil Sereda of Yorkton passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 76 years of age. Emil passed away 3 years after the loss of his wife Doreen. Emil was born on July 29, 1944 in Foam Lake to William and Mary (Popik) Sereda. He was raised on the family farm near Foam Lake with his brother and 6 sisters. Emil married Doreen Rodych on May 28, 1966 which began 51 years of cherished life with their children. When they moved to Yorkton in 1980, Emil worked with SaskTel until his retirement in 2000. Not one to sit idle, he started a new career painting houses for Ace at A1 Painting for a number of years. His spare time was spent with many good friends fishing, hunting, quadding, playing cards, building projects, watching curling, attending grandchildren’s events and laughing. He had the best laugh and was always ready for a good time! Emil was predeceased by his loving wife Doreen 2018, his son Kim 1996, his parents William in 1988 & Mary in 1998, his sisters Rose in 1946 & Olga in 2009, and Doreen’s parents Mike Rodych in 2001 & Sophie (Krywulak) Rodych in 2017. He is lovingly remembered by his best friend Nettie Fink; his children and grandchildren: Kevin (Tracy) with their sons Koby, Carson, and Ayden and daughter Marysa of Regina; Kelly (Joy) with their son Tanner of Kitchener, ON; Trent (Nicole) and their daughters Josee and Halle of Saskatoon; Kyle (Angela) and their daughter Jazmyne of Moose Jaw; Amanda (Curtis) Knihnitski and their daughters Peyton and Aubrey of Saskatoon. He is also survived by his siblings Pauline Sereda, Andy (Olga) Sereda, Sophie (Steve) Schebel, Anne (Ed) Poole, Louise (Myron) Strohan, Angie Sereda, as well as in-laws Ted (Donna) Rodych and Chris (Leon) Froess and many, many nieces, nephews and friends. Many thanks to the team of nurses and doctors at the Yorkton Regional Hospital and Regina General Hospital. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen, Celebrant. The Lectors were Koby Sereda and Jazmyne Sereda, the Intercessions were given by Josee, Marysa and Halle Sereda. Hymns for the service were Be Not Afraid, Psalm 25, On Eagles Wings, Christ Be Our Light, Song of the Angels and Though the Mountains May Fall. Words of remembrance were given by Emil’s five children. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in Emil’s name may be made to the Health Foundation, for Palliative Care Programs c/o 41 Betts Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1. Many thanks to the team of nurses and doctors at the Yorkton Regional Hospital and Regina General Hospital. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

KORMOS - Joan Mary Kormos (nee Woloschuk) beloved wife of the late Julius Kormos passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Yorkton Hospital at the age of 86. Joan was born on January 12, 1934 to Harry and Anne Woloschuk. She was the eldest of nine siblings. In 1952 Joan was united in marriage to the love of her life Julius at Precious Blood Church in Brewer, SK by Father Frank Scaluba. They were married for 55 years. In 1957 Joan and Julius started their own family and were blessed with five children. Being a farmer’s wife required a lot of hard work and devotion. Joan and Julius worked together to provide a good life for their family. Back then, if you could grow it or raise it to put food on the table you did it. Mom milked cows, raised and butchered many chickens each and every year. Her fried chicken was scrumptious. Mom always grew a huge garden that provided her family with food to last well into the spring of the following year. She enjoyed pickling, and making jellies and jams. Mom loved to spend time in the bush picking berries. She was an excellent cook and baker. She received many compliments on her delicious bread and buns. Being married to a Hungarian, mom learned how to prepare many Hungarian dishes. She became a master at making retach, which is still a family favorite. She passed on the art of making pickles to her sons and Barb learned to make retach and bread and buns. All of Joan’s kids are excellent cooks and bakers. It took mom no time at all to prepare a delicious meal for family and unexpected company. Mom had many interests and hobbies. She spent countless hours working on puzzles and reading books. She did a lot of sewing and crocheted many doilies while watching TV on those long winter evenings. She loved to quilt and made her children, grandchildren, and two great granddaughters quilts which we will always cherish. She also gave quilts to many of her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the farmers markets in Melville and Yorkton for a number of years. She would take her baking, bread and buns, crocheting, and other crafts to sell. When she took her retach it was spoken for before the sale ever started. For several years Joan, Barb and family friend Adeline spent countless hours working together to prepare crafts for the various Christmas sales they attended. Joan was an active member of the Otthon Ladies Circle and the Otthon Community Hall. She especially enjoyed the annual tea, bazaar, and bake sale. Mom’s faith was an important part of her life. She was a member of St. Gerards Parish until her passing. She enjoyed going to make perogies and help out at the annual garage sale. Joan and Julius retired from farming and moved to their home in Yorkton in 1988. Mom wanted to try her hand at working outside the home and earning a pay check so for almost two years she worked at a card and gift shop. Mom and dad enjoyed their retirement years. They spent many hours’ playing cards with neighbors, friends, and family. They enjoyed celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with their circle of friends and family, and always welcomed everyone for a visit. Above all else mom loved her family. She would do anything for us and we will remember and cherish all of our family celebrations. Joan especially loved when her sisters from Winnipeg and Regina would come and spend time with her. After selling the house mom moved to Independent Manor in the fall of 2014. She enjoyed her five years there, and made many new friends. After failing health in April of 2019 mom moved to Melody Manor at the nursing home. She was predeceased by her husband Julius in 2007, her daughter Rhonda in 2010, Monty Hagen in 2011, her parents Harry and Anne Woloschuk and her brother Hillary. Brotherin-law’s Hans Schlueschen (Chris), Don Marasa (Phyllis), and Clarence Zolondek (Marian), her in-laws Emerick and Mary Kormos, brother-inlaw’s Jim Kormos, Henry Osicki, Art Koslowski, sister-in-law Grace Koslowski. Joan leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life daughter Barb, sons Clayton (Larry), Larry’s sons Brendan, Skyler (Emma), Kenton (Adana). Kelly, daughters Kassandra (Derrick), Hannah. Rick, daughters Darla (Jeff), great-granddaughters Hailee, Kylee, Delyse (Aaron and Nyxon), Brandi (Jamie), son Brody, grandson Carmen (Rhonda and Monty), sisters Chris Schlueschen, Phyllis Marasa, Marian Zolondek, Pat Dalrymple, brothers Andy (Fran), Frank (Paulette), Ralph (Margie), sister-in-law’s Agnes Osicki, Anne Kormos as well as many nieces and nephews. Joan’s grandchildren Carmen Kormos, Brody Kormos, Kassandra Kormos, Hannah Kormos, Delyse Kormos, Brandi Kormos, and Darla Minky served as active pallbearers. A Prayer Vigil was held on Friday December 18, 2020 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Mary Bybliw presiding, Kassandra Kormos did the reading, and soloist Cindy Hoffert performed “A Christmas Alleluia”; Joan’s sister Pat Dalrymple recited “Farewell Verse”. Hymns; Be Not Afraid, Psalm 63, and Peace Is Flowing like a River were provided by accompanist Juliana Ubongen. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday December 19, 2020 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Louis Nguyen officiating. Joan’s nieces Tanya Lang and Leah Maier did the readings. Joan’s son Clayton gave the eulogy in tribute to his mom prior to the mass. Hymns; Holy, Holy, Holy Psalm 23, Immaculate Mary, I am the Bread of Life, Songs of the Angels, and Holy God, We Praise Your Name were provided by accompanist Juliana Ubongen. Interment followed in Yorkton City Cemetery.

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KREKLEWETZ – Evelyn Kreklewetz (nee Burback), beloved wife of the late Andrew Kreklewetz, passed away on January 18, 2021 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. She was 92 years of age. Evelyn Gertrude Kreklewetz was born July 11, 1928 in Runnymede, SK, daughter of Jack and Molly Burback. She attended Memorial School a few miles north of Runnymede, and one year in Rhein while living with her grandfather. She was confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Runnymede. Evelyn met Andy Kreklewetz through his sister who was teaching at Memorial School. They were married December 26, 1946 in Runnymede. After their marriage, they farmed for five years near Theodore, SK. They then moved to Runnymede to be close to family. In 1956, they moved to Yorkton where they resided the remainder of their lives. Here, they raised four daughters. Evelyn worked as a cook at the Holiday Inn and Co-op Cafeteria, and also spent 10 years at Croll’s Department Store. She finished her career as a salesperson at two carpet stores before retiring. Over the years Evelyn and Andy enjoyed bowling, and even took up golf later in life. She claimed to be a pro just using her putter and driver. They spent many summers at Lake of the Prairies where they loved to fish. They also enjoyed attending Terrier Hockey games as well as Baseball games, and watching the Blue Jays. Many times were spent watching grandchildren doing activities such as hockey, baseball, volleyball, dance, and organ. In 1993, they bought a condo near the Parkland Mall in Yorkton. This was after purchasing and building several homes. Over the years, family and friends enjoyed Evelyn’s cooking. She was a great cook and loved to have all her family together. This included relatives and friends. She cherished all these gatherings, especially those involving card games and the laughter that came along with them. Shopping was one of Evelyn’s passions, as was Casino Life, and coffee at the Mall. She really loved the little ones as the grandchildren started to arrive. She resided for 25 years in the Condo with the last 10 years spent with her wonderful and caring partner, Herb Schmidt, of whom she cherished. At 90 years old Evelyn and Herb still made perogies. Due to health issues, Evelyn moved into the Yorkton District Nursing Home where she resided for almost two years before her passing. She was predeceased by her husband Andy (2003); Brothers: Albert, Freddie, Mervin, Leonard, and sister’s Alvina, Mabel, and Irene; Sons-in-Law: Randy Minchuk and Rick Williams, and grandson Paul Williams. Evelyn is survived by her four daughters: Sharon (Don) Pfeifer of Yorkton, SK., Gail (Charlie) Kiemele of Calgary, AB, Connie Williams of Windsor ON, Debbie (Barry) Calanchie of Yorkton, SK. Grandchildren include Dion (Michelle) Pfeifer, Delee (Terry) Carter, Kerry Minchuk, Courtney (Cory) Mitchell, Troy (Jen) Minchuk, Angela Mailloux, Drew (Steph) Calanchie, Logan Calanchie, Brett Calanchie. Great Grand Children: Noah and Reid Pfeifer, Jaiden and Clover Mitchell, Jaxton and Jayce Minchuk, Sawyer, Delaney, and Spencer Minchuk, Jenna and Chloe Mailloux, and Lawson and Livi Calanchie. She leaves behind two brothers; Herman and Norman (May) Burback. We know you will be with us, and we will cherish your many memories. Until we meet again. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Jailyn Corbin of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Reflections were given by Don Pfeifer and Gail Kiemele. Readers were Delee Carter and Brett Calanchie. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Don Pfeifer, Dion Pfeifer, Troy Minchuk, Logan Calanchie, Barry Calanchie and Charlie Kiemele serving as casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Evelyn may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church (73 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H6), Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan (301-2550 12th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 3X1) or a Charity of Choice, as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

DENESIK – We are saddened to share that Mr. Matt "Domitry" Denesik passed away on January 13th, 2021 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 98 of complications from prostate cancer. Matt was born on November 9, 1922 near Insinger, Saskatchewan, Canada, the 7th of 12 siblings belonging to parents John and Maria (née Biliak), both of whom had immigrated to Canada from Ukraine as children in the early 20th century. Matt was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 22 years (Vicky Skrepnick), and all but one of his siblings. Matt married in 1950 and is survived by his two children, Wayne (b. 1951) and Darlene Rachel (b.1954). Also by the many family members who adored him to include daughterin-law, Gloria, four grand and five great grand children. In addition to time spent as a child and farming in Saskatchewan, Matt lived significant periods of his life in London, Ontario, Canada and Sacramento, California. Matt, the consummate entrepreneur, ran successful ventures as an independent taxi owner/driver, long haul truck owner/driver, recreational vehicle dealer and rental property manager. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed big game hunting and fishing all over North America. He also enjoyed family gatherings at his condo in Mexico and while cruising. And when it came to smoking game meat or making fresh pickles, Matt was the go to source! Matt will be buried on January 30, 2021 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Sacramento, California, following a graveside service starting at 2:00 PM. A celebration of life will be organized when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Prostate Cancer Research Institute, 300 Corporate Pointe, Suite 383, Culver City, CA 90230. We that have known Matt are far better off having received that gift. Now comes his time for eternal rest.

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KOROLEK - Nellie Evangeline Korolek (nee Dratwa) was born on a farm near Goodeve on May 23, 1933; the 2nd youngest of 14 children born to Pearl (nee Palanio) and John Dratwa. She was raised on the family farm and attended a rural school. On Feb. 14, 1953 she was united in marriage to Matt Korolek, and moved to a farm with Matt near Theodore. In 1988 the couple retired from active farming and moved into Yorkton to establish their retirement home. Following the death of Matt in September of 1999 Nellie was able to maintain her independence until the summer of 2020, when she became a resident of the Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home, where she resided until her passing. Nellie passed away from complications of surgery which she had in November on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was 87 years of age. Nellie loved the farm and looking after various animals, chickens, pigs and cows. She grew a huge garden and even though she canned, pickled and froze the vegetables, she still gave lots away, especially potatoes. She loved flowering house plants as well as taking care of her flower gardens. She loved the outdoors. She was a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;handywomanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and would repair tractors and machinery as well as anything around the house, such as the washing machine. Nellie also enjoyed socializing with neighbours, both at the farm and in Yorkton. She always enjoyed having her friend Charlotte over for coffee. She was proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her face would light up with an ear-to-ear smile when she saw them. Besides her husband Matt, she was predeceased by her parents, and by all her brothers and sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memory: son David (Brenda) and their family: Darcy (Jennifer) Courtney and Carter; Tammy (Gord) - Kara and Sydney; Lisa - Sierra and McKayla; David Jr (Lindsay) - Abigail, Gracie and Saylor. Daughter Janet (Richard) and Richards daughter Emma as well as many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Center with Doreen Day officiating. Music played was How Great Thou Art and I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You. Family tribute and words of remembrance were given by Sydney Brown and Courtney Matychuk. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with David Korolek Jr, Gord Brown, Darcy Matychuk, Eric Sorenson, Les Gara and Steven McLelland serving as the casketbearers. Memorials in Nellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name may be made to the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Foundation - 3602 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B1. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

MICHAEL - A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Mabel Michael. Mabel was born October 15, 1930 on the family farm. She was the second of four children, and the only daughter, born to Alfred and Ida (Grace)(Eckhardt) Allin. She was raised on the family farm in the Crescent District and attended school at Hilltop until Grade 8 when her help was needed at home to look after her younger siblings when her mom was ill. She quickly became her dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;right handâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spending many hours helping him. On October 5, 1951 she married the love of her life, Jack Michael. Together they had five children: Derry, Donna, Marlene, Elaine, and Joann. Mabel worked alongside Jack on their farm. When mom wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t milking cows, she was busy in her large vegetable garden, flower beds, tending to the other chores on the farm and in the kitchen making homemade bread and buns, cooking meals, and baking brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Mom always said while the kids were growing up she had to count noses before she set her table as there were always extras. If she had a dollar for every plate she set on her table over the years, she would have been a millionaire! Even with the hectic schedule of the farm work, gardening and homemaking, there was always time to make sure the kids were involved in activities whether it was 4-H, music, or sports. In her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time mom loved to sew. Not only did she sew for her family, but she also taught sewing classes. Mom was very skilled with her sewing machine sewing clothes and making quilts for the family, and many Halloween costumes, grad dresses, bridesmaid dresses and any crafting trend that came along making numerous Timeout Dolls, Care Bears, jester toques, and beading and sewing moccasins and leather mitts. If it could be made, she could do it. Mom was never idle. When she was relaxing you would always find her knitting, crocheting, or embroidering, creating gifts that we all can now cherish. It never failed that there would also be a book or magazine that she was reading beside her chair. Mom was also involved in and held various positions through the years with the Hilltop and Crescent Ladies Clubs and the Hilltop Curling Rink making lasting friendships in the communities. Mom maintained her home on the farm until 2012 when she moved onto Jubilee Crescent; however, she still went to the farm every week to get on the garden tractor and mow the lawn as long as she was able. In 2017 she moved in with Donna where she remained until her passing. Mom passed peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2021 after a very brief hospital stay. Family was the most important thing for mom and she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until she could have her whole family together again. She wanted a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;re-doâ&#x20AC;? of her 90th birthday with all of the kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Her quick wit and positive outlook will be terribly missed. Mabel was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Grace Allin, her parents-in-law Frank and Olive Michael, her daughter Elaine, and her beloved husband of 60 years, Jack. Mabel leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her son Derry and his children: Jade (Mike) and their children Cash and Iris, Shaun (Dakota) and their children Oaklen and Ace, and Kelly (Carolina); her daughter Donna; her daughter Marlene (Rick) and their children: Corey and her children Katelyn, Connor and Matthew, Shannon (Gary), and Brad (Lesleigh) and their children Charleigh and Finnley; Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children: Kirsten (Brandyn) and their daughter Gracyn, Kylie (Kevin) and their children Danica and Declan, and Kole (Lisa); her daughter Joann (Rick) and their children: Dustin (Skye) and Mike (Haley) and their daughter Brielle. In keeping with Mabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes donations in Mabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Yorkton SPCA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home and Crematorium Yorkton, SK.

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HESP(nee Lopaschuk) - Rosie (Rose). Sept. 9, 1934 to Jan. 18, 2021. Rosie passed away peacefully in Calgary. Cremation has already taken place. Due to Covid-19, a Celebration of Life has been postponed to the summer. To share your memories, please visit www.rosehesp.ca.

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HEIDUK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It is with profound sadness the family of Rose Heiduk of Calgary, AB (formerly Yorkton, SK), announce her passing. Rose a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 87. Rose, youngest of five children was born on the family homestead in 1933 to Hungarian immigrants Laura (nee Varga) and Valentine Bella. She was raised on the family farm located in the district of McKim, northeast of Melville, SK and went to the local one room schoolhouse. Rose tended to daily chores on the farm and helped to provide for the family. She was fond of her ponies and often spoke of riding them around the district. Between 1949 and 1950, Rose was hired by a local family whose widowed mother had taken ill. One of the boys, Edward (Ed) Heiduk would become fond of Rose and they would fall in love. Rose and Ed were married in June of 1953. The couple constructed a small cottage and settled on the Heiduk homestead located in the district of Brewer, SK. Rose and Ed would eventually leave the farm and move to follow Ed's new career as an elevator agent. They would relocate to numerous communities around Saskatchewan, eventually settling in Yorkton, SK. Along the journey they made many lifelong friends. During their sixty-four years together Rose and Ed would welcome four children to the family, David, Debra, Sandra and Robert. Rose was a genuine provider and always put her family and friends before anything else. When she did make time for herself, she could often be found tending to her large vegetable and flower garden, baking breads and delicious goodies, sewing, crocheting intricate doilies and knitting. She enjoyed being outdoors, particularly fishing, camping and picking Saskatoons. Rose and Ed loved to take drives to sightsee around the countryside, often dropping in to visit with family and friends. Rose would start her official working career as a waitress in Southey, SK and would continue working in various restaurants and cafeterias afterwards. The highlight of her career was a small locally owned sandwich shop in Yorkton where she could make her favorite home cooked goodies. Rose took great pride in her family and adored them immensely. She loved having all of her family together and would cook fantastic meals making sure everyone's plate was always full. She loved making trips to visit and spoil her grandchildren. She was able to do this more frequently after Ed retired in 1988. Rose was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son David (Sylvia) Heiduk, daughter Debra (William) Becker, son Robert (Sheri) Heiduk; and eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Rose JT BMTP TVSWJWFE CZ IFS CSPUIFS BOE TJTUFS JO MBX "SU BOE 4IJSMFZ (PFCFM BT XFMM BT OVNFSPVT OJFDFT OFQIFXT DPVTJOT BOE GSJFOET 3PTF JT QSPDFFEFE JO EFBUI CZ IFS IVTCBOE PG ZFBST &EXBSE EBVHIUFS 4BOESB "SUIVST QBSFOUT BOE TJCMJOHT .BSZ /BHZ &MJ[BCFUI -VU[ &SOFTU +PTFQI -FTMJF BOE 'SBOL 'VOFSBM 4FSWJDFT XJMM CF IFME PO B GVUVSF EBUF JO :PSLUPO 4, " QSJWBUF DPN NJUUBM XJMM GPMMPX BU :PSLUPO .FNPSJBM (BSEFOT $POEPMFODFT NBZ CF GPSXBSE FE UISPVHI XXX NDJOOJTBOEIPMMPXBZ DPN *G GSJFOET TP EFTJSF NFNPSJBM USJC USJCVUFT NBZ CF NBEF JO 3PTFhT OBNF UP B DIBSJUZ PG DIPJDF NEUFELD - Leanna Rae (nee Skinner. Leanna Rae Neufeld (Skinner) passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB on January 15, 2021 with her husband John and daughter Ronna by her side. She was born August 23,1951 in Yorkton, SK to Ronald Leigh Skinner and Sara Doris Skinner (Thorarinson). Leanna attended Fairview School, Yorkton Collegiate Institute, Yorkton Regional High School, and the Angus School of Commerce in Winnipeg. She began a career in broadcasting at CJAY TV in Winnipeg, followed by CKCK TV in Regina. After several years as an entrepreneur in a production company, photo labs, and bookstores, Leanna re-entered the broadcasting industry at her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television stations in Yorkton and Prince Albert. She then carried out her position of General Manager of the Yorkton Division CKOS/CICC TV upon her retirement in 1997. Shortly after her retirement, Leanna decided to continue working with her family group of companies, focusing on operating Good Spirit Lake Golf and Country Club where she and John decided that actual retirement was on the horizon by 2003. From 1996 - 2001 Leanna also was the founding Chair of The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, Inc. Not only was she the founding Chair but she also set up an annual golf tournament at their course. That tournament became an ongoing source of revenue for The Health Foundation and created awareness in the region about the purpose of the Foundation. That awareness was very helpful to establishing the Foundation as a vital community organization in the early years. Leanna loved to golf, read, travel, and spend time with family and friends - most of all enjoying life with her husband John. After spending 27 years of living in her dream home they built at Good Spirit Acres, they decided it was time to downsize and be closer to their daughter Ronna and her family out in Calgary, AB. She was able to spend the remainder of her time with John and Ronnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, which was what she wanted most of all. Predeceased by her father, R.L. Skinner, Leanna will be lovingly remembered by her husband John Neufeld; daughter Ronna Rae Herman (Bryan); and stepsons: Ken Neufeld (Diana), Dale Neufeld (Debbie), and Bruce Neufeld along with their ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She will also be forever missed by her mother Doris Skinner; sister Kim South (Jim); and brother Ron A. Skinner (Gaylene); Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brothers and sister: George Neufeld, Tina Ediger (Fred), and Helmut Neufeld (Lois); many nephews, nieces, grand nephews, and grandnieces; as well as her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a memorial service in Yorkton in the spring, or when pandemic considerations allow. Donations in memory of Leanna may be made to The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, an organization she helped to create and that continues to improve and expand local health care services in Yorkton and area. To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.\

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In Memoriam DIAKUW - Mary Diakuw, February 2, 2011. Can it be ten years since we saw your smile? Can it be so long since we talked awhile? Time brings healing, we guess thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never stop missing or loving you. We love you forever, Mom. -Love, Debbie, Keith and Margie.

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Weird innovation always interesting Two things that have always caught my eye in terms of agriculture is innovation and quirkiness. So when Enterra Feed Corp., a company producing animal feed from black soldier flies announced it was expanding production from British Columbia into Alberta with expectations to eventually build across Canada, I was immediately intrigued. For some context Enterra Feed was the first company in Canada to obtain regulatory approval to use flies in animal feed ingredients. The feeding of flies

seems rather sci-fi in nature, but the process is really a rather environmentally interesting one which creates a steady supply of protein while dealing with something we humans produce a lot of -- waste. The Alberta plant uses 130 tonnes of food waste per day to make 10 tonnes of ingredients, reports a story at www. producer.com The story noted company Chief executive officer Keith Driver said the flies convert preconsumer food waste and other agricultural residue into high-value proteins. The resulting products are fed to

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Calvin Daniels poultry, fish, pets, wild birds and some to swine. From egg to fullygrown larvae, the black soldier fly grows about one million per cent in just a few weeks, he said. As a byproduct the manure produced by the larvae, another 10 to 15 tonnes, is sold as an

organic fertilizer. Imagine on a worldwide basis how much food waste is generated. It has to be in the millions of pounds. While much of it may be compostable waste, feeding it to flies generates a protein source for livestock.

There is certainly some debate of course taking place whether growing grain for livestock is sustainable when the human population continues to grow and will need food. It is conceivable fly protein could be consumed in human food, although the marketing needed to make that an accepted human food ingredient would be daunting. Certainly bugs in general are a largely untapped protein source especially in Europe and North America with almost no history of consuming bugs for food. The potential to

raise bugs -- on a largely garbage diet in some cases -- can deal with the mounting issue of garbage, and can be an important protein source. It seems a bit creepy on its surface, but innovative solutions to dealing with waste and feeding livestock and humans will require some bold initiatives moving forward. It will take innovation of course, and work to deal with the reaction that we might be eating bugs, or even feeding our stock a bug protein, but the potential is far to large not to head down that road.

USask agriculture researchers awarded $5.8M to help feed the world, protect the planet By USask Research Profile and Impact SASKATOON – Eighteen wide-ranging University of Saskatchewan (USask) crop research projects have been awarded a total of almost $5.8 million through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF), a program jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and supplemented by industry partners. Innovative research into disease resistant and nutritious crops, human health applications of cannabis, biodegradable plastics made of plants, and tracing the carbon footprint of an agricultural operation are among the USask projects supported by the program, which also attracted almost $1.9 million in total industry funding for the teams. “This major investment in USask research is indicative of the key role the university plays in growing Saskatchewan’s capacity as a world leader in the agricultural sector,” said USask Vice-President Research Karen Chad. “The adoption of new agricultural technologies and creation of competitive, value-added products has the potential for reallife benefits, including new jobs and increased economic prosperity for the province.” The ADF program is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year $388-million investment

by the federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for the sector in Saskatchewan. A total of $9.8 million was announced Jan. 12 for 39 agricultural research projects in the province and across the country, of which more than half were awarded to USask. Major USask projects awarded funding include: Strengthening pulse crops in the field and beyond: More than $1.4 million has been awarded from the ADF program to USask researcher Kirstin Bett for two projects: • Improving lentil quality and nutritional value by borrowing traits from wild lentils and developing new computerized imaging technology to target desirable seed characteristics. The results will lead to higher value lentils, and access to new, specialty markets for producers. • Developing highyielding, disease-tolerant dry bean varieties. The results will provide new, high-value pulse crop options that are wellsuited to irrigation. Developing highyielding chickpeas: Plant researcher Bunyamin Tar’an will use $730,000 from ADF to develop highyielding, large seed kabuli chickpea varieties suited to Western Canada. The results will lead to new chickpea varieties, benefitting Saskatchewan’s producers and broader economy. • Tar’an will also receive $236,000 from ADF to study how using

genetic diversity from wild chickpeas could help combat Ascochyta blight, a major disease threatening chickpea production across Western Canada. Breeding healthy peas for Western Canada: Tom Warkentin, Saskatchewan agriculture ministry’s Strategic Research Program Chair in Pulse Crop Breeding and Genetics, was awarded the largest singlestudy award from ADF this year—more than $981,000—to develop high-yielding, root-rotresistant pea varieties. Root rot, a disease widespread across Western Canada caused by a combination of fungus and other pathogens, can destroy as much as 70 per cent of a farmer’s crop during a wet year. Other innovative crop-related projects with potential economic impact include: • Finding plant-based climate-friendly alternatives to plastics ($360,000): Plant scientist Martin Reaney’s research aims to create carbon-neutral, biodegradable plastics from canola and pulse products to ease pressures on our oceans and landfills. Reaney is Saskatchewan agriculture ministry’s Strategic Research Program Chair in Lipid Quality and Utilization. • Measuring the carbon footprint of crops ($230,000): Plant scientist Kate Congreves’ research team will establish Saskatchewan’s first Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Station using

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USask plant scientist Kirstin Bett. micrometeorological techniques to measure greenhouse gases yearround and determine the net carbon footprint of a canola-cereal rotation. This type of field-scale data is needed to help the industry move forward in a carbon-based marketplace. • Solidifying cannabis as a Saskatchewan product ($188,000): Plant researcher Tim Sharbel will study the genetics of a cannabis seed material collection owned by Konetics, a company with ties to the Saskatchewan market. The goal is to strengthen the cannabis industry in the province through vigorous quality control of agronomic traits, in addition to connecting this material to the Cannabinoid Research Initiative of Saskatchewan for scientifically based studies on

applications to human health. • Heading off disease in wheat ($410,000): In two projects, wheat breeder Curtis Pozniak will take aim at protecting wheat crops from fungal pathogens by identifying novel disease resistance in wheat strains from around the world, and by pinpointing the mechanisms used by Fusarium head blight—the most serious disease affecting wheat production in Canada—to overcome wheat’s defences. • Removing arsenic with agricultural waste ($70,000): Engineering researcher Jafar Soltan is testing the use of lowvalue agriculture residue—such as straw and meal from canola, barley, wheat, and mustard—to transform it into highvalue adsorbents that remove arsenic from min-

ing wastewater. Soltan and his team of experts will engage in research using the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and a pilot project that simultaneously works in two vital economic sectors: mining and agriculture. The 18 USask projects attracted a total of almost $1.9 million from a wide range of organizations and agencies including Saskatchewan Pulse Growers ($634,000), Western Grains Research Foundation ($588,000), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission ($340,000), S a s k a t c h e w a n Canola Development Commission ($186,000), Alberta Wheat Commission ($72,000), the Manitoba Crop Alliance ($66,000), and the Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission ($3,000).

Canola Research Hub update provides easy access to the latest agronomic research Through a new userfriendly interface at canolaresearch.ca, the Canola Research Hub provides growers, agronomists and industry stakeholders with quick and easy access to a comprehensive database of canola agronomic research results. The Hub is a knowledge transfer tool – designed to share the latest canola research findings that can be put into action on the farm

to improve canola yields and profitability. The new platform makes it easy to access results through keyword searches or filtering results by funder, agronomic topic, project status or date. Users can access a full report, short summary or key finding on a specific project quickly, and easily share those results with colleagues or customers (via e-mail, Facebook

or Twitter buttons). The Canola Research Hub also includes blog posts to help highlight timely content throughout the growing season including research behind recommended practices and research program updates. The Canola Research Hub facilitates the pairing of scientific research with the expertise of those involved with canola production and the

canola industry. The Hub assists in defining agronomic best management practices based on current scientific evidence which supports the production of sustainable and profitable canola in Canada. The database currently features over 100 projects, funded through a variety of research programs and partnerships including provincial canola grower

associations (Alberta Canola, SaskCanola and Manitoba Canola), Agriculture and AgriFood Canada and industry. Topics include integrated pest management, fertility management, plant establishment, harvest management and genetics. Visit canolaresearch. ca to explore the functionality of the Canola Research Hub and take a deep dive into research

results that can be put into action on the farm for the growing season ahead. This advancement of the Canola Research Hub has been made possible through the support of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and the canola industry, including Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, Manitoba Canola Growers and the Canola Council of Canada.

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Saskatchewan wholesale trade leads nation Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade was up 21.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in November 2020 when compared to November 2019, the highest percentage increase among the provinces. The value of Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade in November 2020 was $2.46 billion. “A 21.5 per cent increase over the past year in wholesale trade is a remarkable statistic given the global Covid-19 pandemic,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Wholesale trade is an important leading indicator and shows that our province is very well positioned for a

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strong economic recovery.” In today’s Statistics Canada report, wholesale trade in Saskatchewan was up 2.6 per cent on a month-over-month basis, the second highest percentage change among provinces. Nationally, trade was up 0.7 per cent month-overmonth and 7.7 per cent yearover-year. Growth in wholesale trade was reported in several sectors, including food and beverage merchant wholesalers; machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers; and, motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories merchant wholesalers.

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